Recipes > Cracked Wheat Bread Find A Store Cracked Wheat Bread The buzz word for better health is fiber. Besides adding flavor and texture to bread, cracked wheat also adds incredible nutritional value. Yield 1 (9×5-inch) loaf Print Recipe Pin Recipe 5 Reviews Ingredients1 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon water3/4 cup cracked wheat3 cups bread flour, divided1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Active Dry Yeast2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons table salt2 tablespoons vegetable oil InstructionsPrepare cracked wheat: Bring water to a boil. Place cracked wheat in small mixing bowl and pour water over it; stir to fully incorporate wheat. Let cool to 120-130ºF.In stand mixer bowl, add 1 cup bread flour, yeast, sugar and salt; mix well. Add cooled cracked wheat and oil to flour mixture. Using a paddle attachment, blend on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 4 minutes.Switch to dough hook attachment. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a firm dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 7 minutes.(NOTE: For hand mixing: following above steps, mix ingredients in large mixing bowl using a wooden spoon or dough whisk. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic.)Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after poking dough with finger down to second knuckle, about 1 hour.Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; punch down to remove air bubbles. Roll or pat into a 14×7-inch rectangle. Starting with shorter side, roll up tightly, pressing dough into roll. Pinch edges and ends to seal. Place in greased 9×5-inch loaf pan. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after touching. Preheat oven to 375ºF.Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack. NotesGet Bread Machine Method here. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
