Best 7 Light Wheat Bread Recipes

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Craving a warm, fluffy loaf of light wheat bread that doesn't weigh you down? Look no further! In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey to discover the art of crafting the perfect light wheat bread. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your bread-making adventure, we've got you covered. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the kneading and rising techniques, we'll guide you every step of the way. Get ready to indulge in the delightful taste and texture of light wheat bread that will make your taste buds sing. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on this delicious journey to creating the best light wheat bread you've ever tasted!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOIST, LIGHT, & FLUFFY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD



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After trying Kim's (my sister-in-law) moist wheat bread, I HAD to have the recipe! It was delish! You HAVE to follow this recipe to a "T" if you want it to be moist, light, & fluffy... Don't substitute or skip any of the ingredients. I had to order the SAF yeast and Dough Enhancer from www.beprepared.com (which took a few days to get delivered, but it was worth it). The vital wheat gluten is VITAL! This is the best whole wheat bread I've ever eaten - even better than specialty bread store's bread!

Provided by Sweet Chef Shelly

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 40m

Yield 3 loaves, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 -9 cups whole wheat flour (divided)
1 1/2 tablespoons saf instant yeast
1 1/2 tablespoons dough enhancer
3 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups warm water (114* - 116*)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (I use light-tasting olive oil)
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon liquid lecithin (found at health food stores)

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized bowl, put 4 cups of the flour, the yeast, the dough enhancer, the vital wheat gluten, and the salt.
  • In the mixer bowl (I mix mine in a Bosch mixer), put water, oil, honey, and lecithin.
  • Add the dry ingredients from the bowl to the liquid in the mixer bowl.
  • Beat with wire attachment until it forms a smooth batter. (About 3 minutes.)
  • Place the dough hook on the mixer.
  • Gradually add more flour and mix until it forms a soft dough. Continue mixing for about 10 minutes to knead the dough.
  • Remove the dough from the bowl and form it into 3 loaves.
  • Place in PAM-sprayed bread pans and spray the top of the loaves with PAM and allow to rise for about one hour.
  • Preheat your oven to 350* and Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • ** If you don't use all white-wheat flour, cut down on the baking time as it will brown more quickly. **You can use red wheat flour, but it is slightly heavier. I prefer using all white wheat flour or 1/2 white wheat and 1/2 red wheat flour, but any flour will work.

LIGHT WHEAT BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)



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Make and share this Light Wheat Bread (Bread Machine) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by papergoddess

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h5m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 ounces warm water
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 cups white bread machine flour
1 cup whole wheat bread machine flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons non-fat powdered milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2-2 teaspoons fleischmann bread machine yeast

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in the order given in bread machine bucket.
  • Process on basic/white cycle, medium color crust setting.
  • I use warm (tepid) water and the rapid (3 hr) setting.
  • You can use 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast, but I've found that 2 teaspoons produces a fluffier loaf.

LIGHT WHEAT BREAD



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I bake twice a week because my family loves it. But I wanted a simple, foolproof recipe. After experimenting with several, I came up with this light-colored wheat bread, and my husband and children always want more. -Holly Shirk, Grantville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-3/4 cups water
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, salt and yeast. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to the dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes., Divide dough in half; shape into loaves. Place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours. , Remove from the refrigerator; let stand in a warm place for 30 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LIGHT WHOLE WHEAT BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)



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This bread recipe was in a booklet I got with my bread machine (made by Salton). The booklet is called "Healthy Bread Recipes." I modified the original recipe to produce this bread. It's very tasty! This is for a 2 pound loaf of bread.

Provided by aceofkittens

Categories     Breads

Time 3h40m

Yield 1 loaf, 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups warm water
1 tablespoon canola oil
3 tablespoons grade b maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup gluten
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in the breadmaker using the order required by the particular breadmaker.
  • Use "Whole Wheat" setting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105.1, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 66.6, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 3.4

AWESOME LIGHT WHEAT BREAD



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This is a great light wheat bread that rises high and is a good sandwich bread. I adapted "Country White Bread or Dinner Rolls (Bread Machine)" Recipe # 71373 by DDW . Instructions are for use with a Cuisinart Food Processor. I also changed the ingredients just a bit. The original recipe was by DDW, and it was GREAT, so I have to give credit where it is due.

Provided by RecipeJunkieGina

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 loaf, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup warm water
2/3 cup cold water
1 large egg, beaten
4 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 cups bread flour
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Add yeast and sugar to 1/3 cup warm water. Set aside and allow to proof for 5-10 minutes.
  • Place bread flour, whole wheat flour, salt and 4 1/2 teaspoons of oil in food processor. Process for approximately 10 seconds to combine.
  • Add the egg and the 2/3 cup cold water to the yeast mixture and mix well.
  • With the processor running, add the yeast mixture through the feed tube in a slow steady stream as fast as the flour will absorb it.
  • When the liquid is absorbed and mixture has formed a ball of dough that has cleaned the sides of the work bowl, process for 45-60 seconds longer to knead.
  • Place the 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large bowl. Using your fingers/hands, coat the sides of the bowl. Rub your hands with the oil to make handling the dough easier.
  • Remove the dough from the workbowl and place in oiled bowl. Flip dough over so it is oiled on all sides. Lay plastic wrap on top of dough to keep it from drying while rising (you should have enough oil on the top of your dough so the plastic won't cling to it).
  • Place dough in a warm, draft free area and allow to rise until double in bulk. I warm my oven slightly (2 minutes) and allow the dough to rise there. It is quicker. The dough has risen enough when you poke it with your finger and the indentation stays.
  • Once dough has risen, remove it from the bowl and punch it down. Reshape it to fit in a greased bread pan. Re-place plastic wrap (being sure you put the oiled side down) and allow to rise a second time, once again until doubled.
  • Preheat oven to 375`. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until your loaf is brown on top and sounds hollow when you tap it.

LIGHT WHEAT BREAD OR ROLLS (ABM)



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Very light and good tasting wheat bread that kids love. Another standard on our dinner table. Sometimes I'll make dinner rolls with this recipe. Hope you like it with your meals! Cook time is estimated if you bake in your oven and not in your bread machine. also makes 15 rolls

Provided by LiisaN

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 35m

Yield 1 loaf, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

11 1/2 ounces lukewarm water
1 egg, beaten
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons dry milk
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (I use Hodgson's Mill)
3 1/2 cups white bread flour
2 teaspoons yeast

Steps:

  • Sift flours, salt, sugar and dry milk.
  • Add to bread machine with liquids first then flour mixture- yeast should be last.
  • Set on light/med setting.
  • Often I will set just on dough setting and knead and raise last time to bake in my own oven at 375 degree oven for about 25-30 minutes.

KITTENCAL'S LIGHT WHOLE WHEAT BREAD



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For me this is the best recipe whole wheat bread it has never failed me yet, I most always add in a couple tablespoons of yellow cornmeal, it gives the bread flavor and crunch, also for a savory flavor add in a teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning and some garlic powder, this will make two smaller loaves or you can make one large loaf of bread and bake in a 9x5-inch bread pan

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h25m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon dry yeast (or use 2 packages yeast)
2 cups whole wheat bread flour
2 cups white flour (more as needed, US residents use white bread bread flour, Canadian residents can use all-purpose)

Steps:

  • Grease two dark metal 8 x 4-inch loaf/bread pans.
  • Fit a heavy-duty stand mixer with kneader blade.
  • Place both flours into the stainless steel mixing bowl set aside.
  • Place 1/2 cup milk, 3 tablespoons butter, 2 teaspoons salt and 2-1/2 tablespoons sugar in a small saucepan; heat on top of the stove over medium heat, stirring constantly with a spoon until the sugar and salt is dissolved and the butter has melted (do not boil the milk and the butter does not have to be completely melted) remove and let cool until lukewarm (I place the saucepan in the fridge to speed up the cooling process).
  • When the milk has cooled to luke-warm pour into the mixing bowl with the flour; cover with a towel to keep the milk warm.
  • In a small cup or bowl mix the 2 teaspoons sugar with the warm water until dissolved.
  • Add in 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon dry yeast and stir briefly.
  • Cover with a tea towel and proof the yeast for 8-10 minutes or until foamy.
  • After the yeast if proofed add into the bowl with the flour and the milk mixture. Start kneading adding in more flour a tablespoon at a time as needed to create a soft smooth semi-sticky dough.
  • Remove the dough to a lightly-floured surface and let rest covered with a clean tea towel for 5 minutes.
  • Gather up the dough and knead gently for about 15 seconds (the dough will come together nicely).
  • Generously oil a large glass or stainless steel bowl.
  • Place the dough in the bowl; turn to coat the dough with oil.
  • Cover with plastic wrap or a clean tea towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled (it might take more or less time depending on the temperature of your kitchen).
  • Punch down the dough then slice into two equal pieces.
  • Place the dough onto a very lightly floured surface cover one pie with a clean tea towel.
  • Using your hands flatten/pat out one piece the dough to about 12x8-inches (does not have to be the exact size).
  • Roll up tightly then tuck the sides under to fit a 8x4-inch greased loaf pan.
  • Repeat with the remaining dough.
  • Cover with a clean tea towel in a warm place for about 30-35 minutes (depending on the temperature of your kitchen).
  • Set oven to 375°F.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the top is golden dark brown.

Tips:

  • Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature. This will help the dough rise properly.
  • Use a light touch when mixing the dough. Over-mixing can make the bread tough.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place. This will help it rise quickly and evenly.
  • Bake the bread in a preheated oven. This will help it bake evenly.
  • Let the bread cool completely before slicing it. This will help prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Light wheat bread is a delicious and healthy bread that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a good source of fiber, protein, and vitamins. It is also low in calories and fat. Light wheat bread can be used for sandwiches, toast, or even as a side dish. With so many different recipes available, there is sure to be a light wheat bread recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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