Cracked Wheat Bread
Cracked wheat bread offers a hearty, nutty flavor with a tender crumb, perfect for wholesome meals and suitable for those seeking a nutritious, filling bread option.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Soak cracked wheat in cold water overnight.
- Mix together the milk, shortening, salt, and molasses.
- Add soaked cracked wheat to the mixture.
- Dissolve yeast in warm water and add to other ingredients.
- Add half the flour and beat for 2 minutes.
- Add remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
- Knead the dough for 10 minutes.
- Grease the dough, cover, and let rise until doubled in size.
- Divide the dough into 2 loaves.
- Let the loaves rise again.
- Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes, then at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
627
kcal
31% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).