100 Whole Wheat Bread Low Fat And Good Recipe

Ingredients for 100 Whole Wheat Bread Low Fat And Good

• ½ cup (120ml) water
• 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 large egg
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
• Whole Wheat Flour

How to Make 100 Whole Wheat Bread Low Fat And Good

1. Activate yeast: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup (240ml) warm water (105-115°F) and 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add a pinch of sugar (1 teaspoon) to the yeast mixture to help activate it more quickly.
3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 1 ½ teaspoons salt, 2 tablespoons honey, ½ cup (120ml) water, and ½ cup unsweetened applesauce.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients: Stir in 1-2 cups whole wheat flour until a smooth mixture forms.
5. Add yeast mixture: Gently stir in the foamy yeast mixture.
6. Incorporate remaining flour: Gradually add the remaining whole wheat flour (about 2-3 cups), stirring with a wooden spoon until the dough becomes too stiff to stir. Then, turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
7. First rise: Grease a large bowl with oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size, or refrigerate overnight.
8. Shape loaves: Gently punch down the dough. Divide it into three equal pieces. Shape each piece into a rectangle and roll it up tightly.
9. Second rise: Place each rolled-up dough piece into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for 45-60 minutes, or until almost doubled.
10. Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
11. Cool and store: Let the loaves cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Freeze warm bread in bread bags to maintain freshness for up to 2 months.