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WHOLE WHEAT BREAD LOAF (RECIPE 1)
By Sumod Tom March 21, 2017
It is a super spongy, moist and a very tasty bread loaf. Please try it, Im sure you would love to bake it again and again.
Ingredients
- Whole Wheat Flour - 3 1/2 cups (400 grams) plus few tablespoon while kneading
- Lukewarm water - 1 to 1 1/8 cups (227 to 255 grams or water and milk mix
- Olive oil or butter - 1/4 cup (50 grams)
- Honey or brown sugar - 1/4 cup (85 grams)
- Instant yeast - 2 1/2 teaspoons, (or 1 packet active dry yeast dissolved in ¼ cup of the water in the recipe and little sugar.)
- Milk powder - 1/4 cup (28 grams), (or use a mix of 50:50 Milk and water instead of water).
- Coarsely ground flax seeds - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - 1 1/4 teaspoons
Instructions
Take ¼ cup lukewarm water (from the water in the recipe), add 1 tsp sugar and the yeast, mix well and set aside to rise.
Mix all other ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add the risen yeast mix to this. Mix well till you get very loose dough. Set aside covered with a wet cloth for 30 minutes.
Transfer this to a lightly floured work table, knead gently for 10 minutes (stretch and pull), adding little flour at a time (if required only), till you get a very loose, but not sticky dough. (The dough may seem very sticky, but after the above kneading, it will automatically form smooth dough, do not add excess flour, and do not knead hard)
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Grease the dough also.
Cover it, with a wet cloth and let it rise at room temperature (preferably warm place) until its doubled in size, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Gently deflate the dough, to shape the bread loaf, take the dough and just spread into a rectangular shape with a rolling pin. Roll up tightly into a log. Place the bread dough in lightly greased 9 X 5 Inches loaf pan with the seam area at bottom.
Cover with a wet cloth, and let the dough rise for 30 to 1 Hour (preferably warm place), till it has doubled.
15 Minutes before the bake, pre heat the oven at 200 C.
Just before baking, brush the loaf with little milk or melted butter or egg wash.
Bake in a preheated oven at 200 C for fist 10 minutes, for 35 to 45 minutes at 180 C for the bread loaf. Remove the bread from the oven, and turn it out onto a rack to cool.
When completely cooled, wrap in plastic, and store at room temperature. Slice the loaf only after cooling.
I bet these tastes much better than the store bought ones, the aroma that fills the house when you bake these, will make you bake it again and again, in fact no more bakery breads.
Happy bread making..
Tips to remember:
1: Water required may vary, Use the lesser amount in summer or humid climates; the greater amount in winter or drier climates.
2: Baking time could vary from different ovens.
3: The dough may seem very sticky, but after kneading, it will automatically form smooth dough, do not add excess flour, and do not knead hard)
4: You can brush with egg wash for getting a golden colour for the crown.
5: The proofing time will vary with the room temperature, so check accordingly.
6: If the crown of the loaf is getting too much browned, cover with a baking sheet after 25 to 30 minutes.
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By Sumod TomWith 46 comments
Comments (46)
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Priyanshi March 29, 2017 at 5:01 am Reply
Hi. Wanted to know if I have a big pack of active dry yeast, how do I measure? As it says 1 packet for active dry yeast.
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Sumod Tom August 23, 2017 at 6:12 am Reply
Read the recipe again
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Christine Athogiaus November 8, 2017 at 10:37 am Reply
This tasted really good. My 3rd loaf of whole wheat bread and I’m saving this recipe .
Though for the 2nd proofing does it have to double or a raise of 1/2an inch is ok? Cause doubling would probably take 2hours for me.-
Sumod Tom November 9, 2017 at 6:30 pm Reply
it should double in size and should not bounce back on finer test, irrespective of the timing
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Sowmya Bhat November 13, 2017 at 8:05 am Reply
When should I add the Flax seed powder. Is it mandatory to add it or optional? Does it change the texture if I don’t add?
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Sumod Tom December 16, 2017 at 7:30 am Reply
With the flour mix
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Ashwini November 19, 2017 at 6:00 pm Reply
What is the substitute for flax seeds
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Sumod Tom December 16, 2017 at 7:32 am Reply
Follow the recipe
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Aparnashree January 3, 2018 at 2:27 pm Reply
Hi,
I have active yeast/ wet yeast. So can I use the same to make whole wheat bread?-
Sumod Tom January 16, 2018 at 8:00 am Reply
Yes… but the fresh yeast quantity will be different
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Manasi Menon January 19, 2018 at 4:33 am Reply
Can I bake it in a cooker?
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Sumod Tom January 22, 2018 at 12:15 pm Reply
I have not tried…
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Chrismol February 2, 2018 at 4:43 am Reply
Is it mandatory to add flax seeds?
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Sumod Tom February 6, 2018 at 9:17 am Reply
Better to follow the recipe
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Piya basu February 22, 2018 at 2:38 am Reply
what can I use instead of flax seed?
I don’t have flaxseed-
Sumod Tom February 26, 2018 at 2:09 pm Reply
You can skip it
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Mangala Kandhan March 11, 2018 at 1:20 pm Reply
What is the baking time , is it 35 or 45. Sorry I’m New to bread baking, so just wanted to know the exact baking time.
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Sumod Tom March 20, 2018 at 6:28 pm Reply
It will very with every ovens..
Get it right after few trials
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Neha March 17, 2018 at 6:42 am Reply
How to know when to stop kneading? Is there any test where in we can know the dough is ready to be kept for rising?
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Sumod Tom March 20, 2018 at 6:25 pm Reply
8 to 10 minutes kneading is enough..
The dough will bounce back when you touch…
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jeenal April 19, 2018 at 4:43 pm Reply
can i use the dough hook attachment of my stand beater instead of kneading by hand?
can i do the first mixing also in the sand beater? -
Andrea April 21, 2018 at 7:20 pm Reply
Hello Tom I like your recipes your Christmas cake recipe instructions what you posted on FB I read it over and over until I got it right. Cake turned out pretty good. I was looking for a whole wheat bread recipe. Came across this one. Can I substitute whole wheat with Multigrain atta( The Ashrivad brand)
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Sumod Tom May 27, 2018 at 10:35 am Reply
Follow the recipe
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Dhamayanthi April 23, 2018 at 3:30 am Reply
How long to knead if i am using stand mixer?
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Sumod Tom May 27, 2018 at 10:34 am Reply
8 minutes
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Vrinda June 2, 2018 at 12:40 pm Reply
Can i use stand mixer?
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Sumod Tom July 26, 2018 at 4:00 pm Reply
Yes
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Varalekshmy Raghavan April 23, 2018 at 11:43 am Reply
Hi,
I made this loaf yesterday and it came out good. Thanks a lot for the recipe. -
Epcibha Oliver August 29, 2018 at 6:40 pm Reply
Hi can u tell me which brand milk powder d u use..or is it ok to use dairy whitener.. thank you
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Sangita Gupta September 23, 2018 at 4:56 am Reply
Hello
Just wanted to know flaxseeds should be roasted or raw
Thnx-
Sumod Tom September 24, 2018 at 6:34 am Reply
Raw
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Harikavijay October 21, 2018 at 4:57 pm Reply
Milkpowder 1/4th cup is mentioned in d recipe..In d same line..It is mentioned as or use 50:50 milk n water instead of water.. what does it mean? im confused…
All your bakes look amazing…
Very inspiring ..-
Sumod Tom November 7, 2018 at 11:07 am Reply
Yes the recipe is correct
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Rachel Vargheese November 11, 2018 at 1:19 pm Reply
Superb recipe . Tried many. But this is amazing.
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Shubhangi December 17, 2018 at 11:49 pm Reply
Am a little confused with the instruction ” 1 packet dry yeast..have read and reread”
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Sumod Tom February 5, 2019 at 12:05 pm Reply
Then Follow spoon measure
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Suniti Varadarajulu January 30, 2019 at 9:51 am Reply
Thank you Mr Sumod Tom for this fantastic recipe , you are absolutely right , we’ll never buy bread from a store . The bread turned out delicious and all your recipes and instructions are perfect . Hats off to you once again sir !
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Parul March 7, 2019 at 9:01 am Reply
If I want to use Active dry yeast should it be 2.5 tsp against the same of instant yeast mentioned in the recipe plz clarify.
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Sumod Tom March 9, 2019 at 12:23 pm Reply
Yes
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Shobana April 7, 2019 at 7:04 am Reply
I have a 7.5 x 3 pan..How do i adjust this recipe according to my pan size?
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Sumod Tom April 23, 2019 at 11:41 am Reply
Trial and error..
Make some buns too
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Gagan February 29, 2020 at 10:34 am Reply
Hi. Tried the recepie today . Bit my bread has come out very dense . Followed the recepie. Only skipped flaxseeds.
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Sumod Tom March 28, 2020 at 6:20 am Reply
try again, with flax powder and follow the correct recipe measurements
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Kadheeja March 5, 2020 at 10:25 am Reply
Sir, my bread is not rising. I did a small mistake in water content. I accidentally added less water. How can I rectify it.?
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Sumod Tom March 28, 2020 at 6:11 am Reply
add more water
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Sravya May 17, 2020 at 9:13 am Reply
Can I use demerara sugar for brown sugar??
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