How to Make High Fiber Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen. And when that bread is not only delicious, but also high in fiber, it's a win-win situation. High fiber bread is not only a great way to satisfy your carb cravings, but it also provides a healthy dose of fiber, which is important for digestive health and overall well-being.

Many people struggle to consume enough fiber in their diet, but with this high fiber bread recipe, you can easily boost your intake ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ cups warm water
  • 4 teaspoons molasses
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 2 ⅔ cups whole wheat flour
  • ¾ cup ground flax seed
  • ⅔ cup bread flour
  • ½ cup oat bran
  • ⅓ cup rolled oats
  • ⅓ cup amaranth seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 (1-pound) loaves

  • Place water, molasses, yeast, wheat flour, ground flax seed, bread flour, oat bran, rolled oats, amaranth seeds, and salt in the pan of a bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press start and allow machine to run complete dough cycle.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Form dough into 2 loaves and place on a baking stone. Cover loaves with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Slide loaf onto a work surface and gently tap bottom of loaf. If it sounds hollow, the bread is done.
  • Nutrition

    101 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 100mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Calcium: 23mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 138mg