How to Make Cracked Wheat Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cracked wheat bread is a delightful, hearty bread that is perfect for any time of day. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast with a smear of butter, as a midday sandwich, or alongside a hearty soup for dinner, this bread is sure to satisfy. Its dense, chewy texture and nutty flavor make it a versatile addition to any meal.

Making cracked wheat bread from scratch is much easier than you might think. With a handful of simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can create a delicious loaf...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups warm water
  • ½ cup cracked wheat
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
  • ⅓ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 2 9x5-inch loaves

  • In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in cracked wheat and simmer for 10 minutes; let cool to lukewarm. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/3 cup of warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour cracked wheat mixture into a large bowl. Stir in butter, salt, molasses, honey, milk, yeast mixture, whole wheat flour, and 2 cups of all-purpose flour; stir well to combine. Stir in remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • When dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place 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.
  • Deflate dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves. Place loaves into two lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pans. Cover loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven, 30 to 35 minutes, or until loaves sound hollow when tapped on top and bottom. Cool on racks.
  • Nutrition

    151 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 364mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 119mg