Healthy Pecan Bread

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Ingredients

  • 5 c. all-purpose flour, divided
  • 2 c. whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 c. wheat germ
  • 1 c. chopped pecans
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 2 pkg. (1/4 oz. each) fast-rise yeast
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 c. plain nonfat yogurt
  • 1/3 c. honey
  • 1/4 c. margarine or butter
  • 3 eggs (at room temperature)

Instructions

  1. Set aside 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
  2. In a large bowl, mix remaining 4 cups of all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, pecans, salt and yeast.
  3. In a saucepan over low heat, heat water, yogurt, honey and margarine until very warm (125° to 130°); stir into dry mixture.
  4. Mix in eggs and only enough reserved flour to make soft dough.
  5. On lightly floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Divide dough in half; shape each half into smooth ball.
  7. Place in 2 greased 8-inch round cake pans.
  8. Cover; let rise in warm place (80° to 85°) until doubled in size, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  9. Bake at 375° for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.
  11. Makes 2 loaves.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1004 kcal 50% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.4g 33% DV
Total Fat 65.5g 84% DV
Carbs 93g 34% DV
Fiber 5.4g 19% DV
Sugar 26.8g 54% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10785.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 884mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 65mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1% DV
Calcium 147.5mg 11% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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