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Healthy Whole Wheat Bread

Healthy Whole Wheat Bread

Laila Benjelloun Bailey
Nothing says home like the smell of freshly-baked bread! Something about it makes you feel warm, cozy, and HAPPY! Sweetened with honey and topped with oat bran, this healthy whole-wheat bread is all you need for a cozy breakfast, lunch, or dinner! It's super soft, fluffy, and delicious, especially when warm from the oven!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Rising Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 6 loaves

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp Greek yogurt (or vinegar)
  • 1-1/2 cups Lukewarm water; you may need a bit more. (107 F, or 42 C)
  • 1 cup oat bran (or wheat bran)

To activate the yeast:

  • 1 Tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 Tbsp honey (or sugar)
  • 2 Tbsp lukewarm water (107 F, or 42 C)

Instructions
 

Activate the Yeast

  • In a small bowl, combine the yeast with honey and 2 Tbsp lukewarm water (around 107 degrees F, or 42 C). Mix with a spatula, cover with a film, and let rest for 5-10 minutes.

Make the Bread

  • In a large bowl, whisk whole-wheat flour with all-purpose flour, salt, and yogurt.
  • Add olive oil to the flour mixture and mix by hand.
  • Add the activated yeast mixture and mix by hand.
  • Add lukewarm water gradually while mixing by hand. Only mix for a few minutes; the dough will be light and sticky. If the dough is too hard, add a little more water.
  • Cover the dough with a film and let rise for 10-15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle some whole-wheat flour on a flat working surface before moving your dough.
  • Using some whole wheat flour, knead the dough until it becomes homogeneous and no longer sticky. Cover with a film and let rise 10-15 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into six equal balls. You may choose to make bigger loaves; that's totally fine.
  • Rub your hands with warm water before dipping each ball into the bran.
  • Put your bran-dipped dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Gently flatten the dough balls using the tips of your fingers. Adjust thickness to your liking.

Bake the Bread

  • Let the dough rest while the oven is preheating to 425 degrees F. There is no need to cover or poke the dough.
  • Cook on the bottom rack for 5 minutes. Then, move to the middle rack and cook for 10-12 minutes.
  • Serve immediately or allow to cool. It's up to you! Enjoy ;)

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container. This yummy bread stays soft and fresh for days!
  • This bread is also freezer-friendly.
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