* Exported from MasterCook *
Bread, Cracked Wheat
Recipe By :Beth Hensperger
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bread Bread-Bakers Mailing List
Grains Low Fat
Posted Sandwiches
Side Dish Snacks
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 cups boiling water
1/4 cup bulgur -- or cracked wheat
1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast -- (1 1/2 pkgs)
pinch sugar
1/4 cup warm water -- (105-115F)
1/4 cup warm buttermilk -- (105-115F)
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon honey
4 tablespoons unsalted butter -- cut into pieces
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup raw sesame seeds
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour -- to 3C, or bread flour
2 tablespoons melted butter -- for bushing loaves
Bulgur wheat can be used interchangeably with cracked wheat. This
bread is high protein and very flavorful.
Yield: 3 med round loaves
Pour boiling water over cracked wheat in a bowl and let stand 1 hr to softened.
In a small bowl, sprinkle yeast and sugar in warm water. Stir to
dissolve and let stand until foamy, about 10 min.
Combine buttermilk, molasses, honey and butter in a small bowl.
In large bowl, combine salt, sesame seeds, and whole wheat flour.
Add milk and yeast mixtures and beat with a whisk until smooth, about
3 min. Drain cracked wheat and add.
Add unbleached flour 1/2C at a time until a soft dough forms, using a
wooden spoon. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead until
soft and springy to the touch, about 5 min, adding flour 1T at a time
as necessary. The dough will remain quite tacky.
Place dough in a greased bowl, turn to grease top, and cover with
plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm area until doubled, about 1 hr and 15 min.
Gently deflate dough, turn out onto a lightly floured surfce, divide
into 3 potions, and shape into round or oblongloaves Place on a
greased or parchment lined baking sheet. Brush tops with melted
butter and cover loosely with melted butter and cover loosely with
plastic wrap. Let sit until doubled in bulk, about 30 min. Brush tops
again with melted butter.
Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 35 - 40 min, or until brown. Cool on racks.
Source:
"Breads Cookbook"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 134 Calories; 4g Fat (25.5%
calories from fat); 4g Protein; 22g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber;
8mg Cholesterol; 283mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean
Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.