Shredded Wheat Bread
Discover the wholesome charm of Shredded Wheat Bread, a rustic, homey loaf that combines the nutty goodness of shredded wheat cereal with the subtle sweetness of honey. This recipe is a delightful twist on traditional bread, using shredded wheat biscuits softened in boiling water to create a bread with a slightly hearty texture and rich flavor. Enhanced with butter and a touch of salt, each slice offers a comforting blend of savory and sweet, perfect for breakfast toast or sandwiches. With straightforward steps like kneading and double rising, this is an approachable recipe for bread-making beginners and experts alike. Serve it fresh from the oven with a pat of butter or your favorite jam, and enjoy a bakery-quality loaf right from your own kitchen. Ideal for those seeking homemade bread recipes, unique bread ideas, or classic comfort food, this Shredded Wheat Bread will have your kitchen smelling like pure bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 biscuits Shredded wheat cereal
- 2 cups Boiling water
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 0.5 cup Warm water
- 5.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil or melted butter (for greasing)
Instructions
Place the shredded wheat biscuits in a large mixing bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes, then break the biscuits apart with a fork to form a mushy mixture.
Stir the honey, butter, and salt into the bowl with the shredded wheat. Allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm.
In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Add the yeast mixture to the cooled shredded wheat mixture and stir to combine.
Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing after each addition until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Grease a large bowl with the vegetable oil or melted butter. Place the dough in the bowl, turning to coat it with oil. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal pieces. Shape each piece into a loaf and place them into greased 9x5-inch loaf pans.
Cover the loaf pans with the kitchen towel and let the dough rise again for about 30 minutes, or until the dough rises slightly above the rims of the pans.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaves for 30-35 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Remove the bread from the oven and allow the loaves to cool for 10 minutes in the pans. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.7 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.6 g | 143% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 5032 mg | 219% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 588.8 g | 214% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.7 g | ||
| Protein | 77.0 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 31.8 mg | 177% | |
| Potassium | 961 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
