Best 3 Shredded Wheat Bread Recipes
Shredded wheat bread is a healthy and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is made with whole wheat flour, which is a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Shredded wheat bread is also a good source of protein, thanks to the addition of wheat germ. This bread is low in fat and calories, making it a good choice for people who are trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. The mild flavor of shredded wheat bread makes it a good choice for sandwiches, toast, or as a side dish with soups and salads.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SHREDDED WHEAT BREAD
The recipe for this low-fat bread came from my grandmother. It's now my husband's favorite. Nothing makes the house smell better than the aroma of molasses as this bread bakes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, pour boiling water over cereal. Add the molasses, shortening and salt. Let stand until mixture cools to 110°-115°, stirring occasionally. , In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add cereal mixture and 3 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush with melted butter if desired. Cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SHREDDED WHEAT BREAD MACHINE LOAF...
a nice loaf for the bread machine..change flours to multigrain in place of all purpose, or use all whole wheat...it is to your preference... 1 1/2 pound loaf
Provided by andypandy
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 4h10m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Follow steps according to your bread machine.
- set on light crust setting.
- The original recipe calls for all whole wheat flour.
- and no all purpose flour.
- I have also used Robin Hood Multi grain flour-- I always put in 1 tbsp.
- glueten flour in all my recipes whether it is a plain white or whole wheat breads--.
SHREDDED WHEAT BREAD
Making bread is one of my favorite things to do, I found this in an old bread cook book I have. It makes one big loaf of bread, you can make 2 smaller loaves if you prefer. This has a really nice texture and flavor.
Provided by Gail Herbest
Categories Other Breads
Time 2h35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2. combine crumbled shredded wheat with the boiling water, sugar, and butter, give it a quick stir and let sit, cool until only lukewarm
- 3. add in the yeast and stir until dissolved.
- 4. Blend in the salt and the flour, then transfer to a oiled bowl, cover and let sit until doubled,(about 40 minutes)
- 5. Punch dough down and on a bread board knead the dough adding more flour if necessary to make a firm dough that can be easily shaped
- 6. shape dough into a loaf and and place in buttered bread pan, cover and let rise again until doubled,
- 7. Bake in preheated oven about 30-40 minutes or until hollow sounding when tapped and top is golden, ( about 30 minutes in my oven)
- 8. You can use 1 cup of Grape-nuts instead of shredded wheat I have only made this recipe with the shredded wheat. If you prefer you can shape dough in to rolls, and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes
Tips:
- Choose fresh, good-quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure your shredded wheat cereal is finely crushed before adding it to the dough.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can crush the shredded wheat cereal in a blender or by hand using a rolling pin.
- You can use any type of milk in this recipe, but whole milk will give the bread a richer flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a sweeter bread, you can add up to 1/4 cup of sugar to the dough.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can make the bread tough.
- Let the bread rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Bake the bread in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Shredded wheat bread is a delicious and nutritious bread that is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its hearty texture and mild flavor, shredded wheat bread is a great choice for sandwiches, toast, or even French toast. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying bread, give shredded wheat bread a try.
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