Golden Whole Wheat Bread Recipes

WHOLE WHEAT BREAD RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the milk in the microwave until it is steaming, about 1 minute on high heat, although this will depend on your microwave.
• Stir in the molasses, salt, and butter. Continue stirring until the butter is melted.
• Transfer the milk mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer, and add the water, whole wheat flour, all purpose flour, and yeast.
• Mix with the dough hook (or a wooden spoon in a bowl if mixing by hand) until everything comes together.
• After mixing for a minute or so, the dough should come together and clear the sides and bottom of the bowl.
• If it is too wet and sticky to clear the bottom of the bowl, add a little more flour, a couple tablespoons at a time, until the dough clears the bottom of the bowl. It should be soft and slightly tacky to the touch, but not overly sticky.
• If the dough is really dry and the flour is not completely mixing in, add a bit more water, a tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together into a smooth ball.
• Knead the dough with the dough hook on low speed for 7-8 minutes (10-12 by hand) until it is smooth and elastic.
• Move the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, turning it to coat, and cover it tightly with plastic wrap.
• Allow it to rise until doubled, about 60-90 minutes.
• Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly oiled surface.
• Divide it into two pieces and shape each piece into a loaf.
• Place each loaf into an oiled 8x4 inch bread pan and cover lightly with plastic wrap (make sure the ends aren't trapped, you don't want it to stop the bread from rising).
• Allow the loaves to rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until they have almost doubled.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bake the loaves for 28-32 minutes, until golden brown.
• Turn the loaves out onto a wire rack immediately, rub the tops of the loaves with butter if desired (this makes the crust a bit softer), and cool completely before slicing.

SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey. Add 5 cups white bread flour, and stir to combine. Let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
• Mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and salt. Stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour. Flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. This may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a dishtowel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled.
• Punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. Lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. Cool completely.

GOLDEN WHEAT BREAD

Steps:

• In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. , Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

GOLDEN RAISIN WHEAT BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine raisins and water; let stand for 10 minutes. Drain well; set aside. In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, yeast, salt and baking soda. In a saucepan, heat yogurt, water, honey and butter to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients. Add raisins and enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down; divide into thirds. Shape into loaves. Place in three greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

GOLDEN WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

Steps:

• In small bowl combine yeast with 1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees) and stir to dissolve. In a medium bowl combine whole wheat flour, bread flour, bran and salt. Add yeast mixture and 2 cups cool water (75 to 78 degrees) to dry ingredients; mix by hand to make a granular mass. Knead about 2 minutes; dough should be very loose and sticky. If necessary add 1 to 2 tablespoons cool water.
• Oil a large mixing bowl and a sheet of plastic wrap; set aside. Transfer dough to a very lightly floured work surface and knead until somewhat cohesive, 3 to 4 minutes, using as little flour as possible and using a scraper to lift and turn dough. Return dough to bowl and place oiled plastic wrap over surface. Allow to rest for 20 minutes.
• Return dough to work surface and knead again 6 to 7 minutes; dough should be soft and loose. Return to oiled bowl and cover again with oiled plastic wrap. Allow to rise at room temperature for one hour.
• Knead dough while still in bowl, gently deflating it with your fingertips. Fold in thirds like a letter, then bring ends in and turn over so seam is underneath. Let rise again for one hour.
• Repeat folding and turning process, and let rise again until doubled in volume, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. When dough is fully risen, an indentation made by poking your finger deep into the dough will not spring back.
• Sprinkle a large baking peel generously with cornmeal, or line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Divide dough into two equal pieces, shaping each into a tight boule (slightly flattened ball). Place loaves on peel or pan, leaving about 4 inches between them to allow for rising. Cover with oiled plastic wrap and allow to rise again until nearly doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours. If loaves begin to grow together, put in oven before they touch.
• Thirty minutes before baking, heat oven to 450 degrees. Place small cast-iron skillet on floor of a gas oven or lowest rack of an electric oven. Place oven rack two rungs above pan. If using a baking stone, place it on the rack. Fill a plastic spray bottle with water.
• Score a tic-tac-toe pattern with a sharp knife or razor blade on top of each loaf. Slide loaves into oven. Mist loaves 6 to 8 times, pour 1 cup hot water into skillet and quickly close oven door. After 1 minute, mist with water again, and close oven door.
• Bake 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees. Continue to bake until loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on bottom, another 13 to 18 minutes. Place on a rack to cool.

MAPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

Steps:

• Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select wheat bread cycle; press Start.

EASY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix together the flour, yeast and salt. Then pour in the warm water and knead with your hands until a dough forms (the dough will be sticky, which is ok)
• Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let it rest in a draft free spot for 1 hour
• After 1 hour preheat your oven to 400 F and line a round baking dish* with parchment paper
• Rub some flour between your hands and transfer your dough to the round baking dish. Shake the dish so the dough settles into the space of the dish evenly, or pat it gently with your hands to fill it
• Let the dough rest for another 30 minutes
• Score the dough with a knife (criss-cross shape in center) and sprinkle it with your toppings (rolled oats, salt, etc.)
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the crust is a deep golden brown

SOFT WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

Steps:

• Place the warm water in a large bowl and sprinkle the yeast on top. Set aside for 5 minutes to allow the yeast to proof.
• Add the honey and butter.
• Blend in 2 cups of the flour and the salt until moistened. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
• Stir in an additional 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 cups flour, until dough pulls away cleanly from the sides of the bowl.
• Knead on floured surface, adding 1/2 to 3/4 cup additional flour, until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
• Place dough in large greased bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm place until doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Lightly mist a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
• Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
• Place in prepared pan, cover loosely with greased plastic wrap, and let rise in warm place until doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Uncover dough, and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when lightly tapped.

GOLDEN WHEAT HAWAIIAN BREAD MACHINE BREAD

Steps:

• Make sure all liquid ingredients are room temperature, including the egg.
• Place ingredients in ABM as per manufacturers recommendations,.
• Select the Dough Cycle.
• Keep an eye on the dough half way into the first knead and adjust by adding either more flour or milk, 1 Tablespoon at a time as needed. (I usually have to add up to 2 Tablespoons of flour).
• When cycle is complete, press dough into a well greased 9" pie pan.
• Turn the dough over, greased side up and lightly press again to fill the circumference of the pan.
• Cover with a dry lint-free cloth.
• Let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours in a warm, draft-free area. ( I put it in my convection oven on slow cook, 100 degrees and cover with a damp cloth).
• Preheat regular oven to 350 degrees.
• Bake the dough 25 to 30 minutes.
• (If baking in a convection oven reduce the temperature to 325 and bake the dough 30 to 35 minutes).
• Immediately turn out upside down onto a rack.
• Let cool completely before slicing.
• NOTE : When I measure my flour I do not spoon it into the measuring cup. I dip it out of the bag with the measuring cup and then level it off with a table knife. If you opt to use a spoon to fill the cup, the flour-liquid ratio may vary from what is listed in this recipe.