Cracked Wheat Whole Wheat Bread Recipe (Yeast Bread)
This cracked wheat bread recipe uses water, honey, salt, and a mix of unbleached and whole wheat flour for a hearty loaf. You’ll soften the cracked wheat, mix and knead the dough, let it rise, then bake until nicely browned. If you’re looking for “how to make whole wheat bread,” these steps keep it simple and practical.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Soften the cracked wheat
Add the cracked wheat to a large bowl. Pour in the warm water, stir in the 1/3 cup honey, cover, and let it sit until the wheat is softened.
Stir in salt and first flours
Mix in the salt. Add 1 cup unbleached flour and 2 cups whole wheat flour, then stir until a shaggy dough starts to form.
Knead the dough
Add the remaining flours gradually. Once it’s manageable, turn it out and knead for 8–10 minutes. If it’s sticky, dust lightly—don’t add all the flour at once.
First rise
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover. Let it rise in a warm spot until it noticeably increases in size.
Shape and proof
Gently press out the air, shape into a loaf, and place in a pan or on a tray. Cover again and let it rise until puffy.
Bake and cool
Preheat the oven. Bake until the loaf is browned and set through the center. Cool on a rack before slicing so the crumb stays even.