Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread

Health score
29%
Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread
45 min.
12
411kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of homemade bread with our Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread recipe! If you’ve ever dreamed of baking your own bread, this recipe is the perfect starting point. With its unique blend of textures and flavors, this bread is not only a feast for the senses but also a wholesome addition to your meals.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around the table. This Cracked Wheat Sourdough Bread combines the nutty goodness of cracked wheat and sunflower seeds with the rich, tangy flavor of sourdough starter. Each slice is a perfect balance of chewy and soft, making it ideal for sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoyed with a pat of butter.

What sets this recipe apart is its nutritional profile. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and complex carbohydrates, it’s a satisfying choice for any meal. Plus, the use of whole wheat flour and flax seeds adds an extra boost of fiber, making it a heart-healthy option for your family.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. In just about 45 minutes of active time, you can create a delicious bread that will impress your family and friends. So roll up your sleeves, grab your ingredients, and let’s embark on this baking adventure together!

Ingredients

  • 3.5 cups bread flour 
  • 0.8 cup cracked wheat 
  •  eggs beaten
  • 0.5 cup flaxseeds 
  • tablespoons honey 
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • tablespoons blackstrap molasses 
  • 0.8 cup skim milk 
  • 0.5 cup sunflower seeds raw
  • 2.5 cups starter 
  • cup water hot
  • cups flour whole wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • whisk
  • loaf pan
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl place cracked wheat and pour hot water, (does not need be boiling), over wheat.
  2. Add melted margarine, molasses, honey, nonfat milk, flax seed and sunflower seeds and mix well. Cool to lukewarm and stir in the sourdough starter.
  3. With a large wooden spoon start stirring in the flours, 1 cup at a time, beginning with the whole wheat then the bread flour. When dough is stiff enough to work, turn out onto a floured surface and knead a good 10 to 12 minutes, working in as little of the remaining flour as necessary.
  4. When smooth and elastic, shape dough into a ball and put it into a greased bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover, place in a warm, draft-free spot, and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours, punch down risen dough and set aside again to rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.
  5. When the second rising is complete, punch down the dough and shape into two loaves.
  6. Place dough in two well-greased 9x5 inch loaf pans, cover and let rise again until doubled in bulk, or until the dough reaches the tops of the pans, about 1 hour.
  7. Brush tops with an egg wash, made by whisking one tablespoon water into one whole egg until well blended.
  8. Bake in a preheated 375 degree (190 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes, after 15 minutes rotate pans and spray with cold water, continue baking until the loaves test done by the hollow sound made when tapped on the top and bottom. Cool on racks in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto the racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories411kcal
Protein12.25%
Fat24.89%
Carbs62.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.71
Glycemic Load
20.14
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
15.025652089845%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:411.29kcal
20.56%
Fat:11.65g
17.92%
Saturated Fat:1.59g
9.95%
Carbohydrates:66.22g
22.07%
Net Carbohydrates:59.4g
21.6%
Sugar:6.6g
7.33%
Cholesterol:14.1mg
4.7%
Sodium:62.92mg
2.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.9g
25.8%
Manganese:1.44mg
72%
Selenium:33.62µg
48.03%
Fiber:6.82g
27.29%
Phosphorus:243.57mg
24.36%
Magnesium:92.85mg
23.21%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.59%
Copper:0.36mg
17.89%
Vitamin E:2.46mg
16.39%
Iron:2.28mg
12.68%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.09%
Vitamin B3:2.09mg
10.47%
Folate:41.74µg
10.44%
Zinc:1.55mg
10.32%
Potassium:319.26mg
9.12%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.41%
Calcium:65.79mg
6.58%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.56%
Vitamin A:225.52IU
4.51%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.1%
Vitamin D:0.24µg
1.61%
Source:Allrecipes