Recipes > European Whole Wheat Bread Find A Store European Whole Wheat Bread This 100% whole wheat bread is flavored with molasses and cinnamon, and studded with walnuts and raisins for a deliciously healthy loaf. Yield 1 round loaf Print Recipe Pin Recipe 1 Reviews Ingredients3 cups whole wheat flour, divided1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Red Star Quick Rise Yeast1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1 1/2 teaspoons fine salt3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons water3 tablespoons vegetable oil3 tablespoons molasses1 large egg white1/2 cup walnuts1/2 cup raisins InstructionsIn stand mixer bowl, add 1 cup flour, yeast, cinnamon and salt; mix well. In saucepan or microwave-safe dish, heat water, oil and molasses to 120-130°F. Add to flour mixture. Using a paddle attachment, blend on low speed for 30 seconds; beat on medium speed for 4 minutes. Add egg white; beat 1 minute.Switch to dough hook attachment. Gradually stir in walnuts, raisins, and 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.Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; punch down to remove air bubbles. Shape into a round loaf. Place on greased cookie sheet. Cover; let rise in warm place until indentation remains after touching. Preheat oven to 375°F.With a very sharp knife or bread lame, make 3 or 4 slashes, 1/4-inch deep on top of loaf; cut crosswise, to make a crisscross design. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack. Notes Get Bread Machine Method here. For a crusty loaf: Place a metal broiler tray on bottom oven rack before preheating oven. After placing loaf in oven to bake, quickly and carefully pour 1 cup hot water into broiler tray and close oven door. Bake as directed. Make dinner rolls: This recipe will also make 12 to 16 dinner rolls. After 1st rise, punch down dough and divide dough into 12-16 evenly-sized balls; shape into rolls. Place on parchment or silicone-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise until indentation remains after lightly touching. Bake dinner rolls 12 to 15 minutes at 350°F. Did you make this recipe? We want to see it! Tag @redstaryeast and use hashtag #redstaryeast
Get Bread Machine Method here. For a crusty loaf: Place a metal broiler tray on bottom oven rack before preheating oven. After placing loaf in oven to bake, quickly and carefully pour 1 cup hot water into broiler tray and close oven door. Bake as directed.
