Westrup Whole Wheat Bread

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I developed this recipe over the years when I was trying to provide good nutrition for my children. Now my husband and I eat half a loaf the minute it comes out of the oven! We haven't bought bread at the grocery in years.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
40
Yield:
3 loaves

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons active dry yeast

  • 2 ¾ cups warm water (110 degrees F)

  • 3 cups whole wheat flour

  • 1 cup wheat bran

  • 5 cups bread flour, divided

  • 1 cup wheat germ

  • 1 cup dry non-fat milk powder

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup vital wheat gluten

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • 2 eggs

Directions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.

  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, wheat bran, 3 cups of the bread flour, wheat germ, milk powder, brown sugar, wheat gluten, sesame seeds, and salt; stir well. Mix in the yeast mixture, oil and eggs.

  3. Add the remaining bread flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.

  4. Lightly oil a large bowl. Place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

  5. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into three equal pieces and form into loaves. Place the loaves into three lightly greased 8x4 inch loaf pans. Cover the loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes.

  6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  7. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

92 Calories
2g Fat
14g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 40
Calories 92
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 196mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 152mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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