Source: Ratmaner, AdobeStockCraving homemade bread that's both tasty and healthy? Whole wheat flour is your best friend! This bread stays fresh longer, boasts a fantastic texture, and smells absolutely incredible! And don't worry, baking it is surprisingly easy, especially with our recipes! Choose your favorite or try a few!
1. No-Yeast Whole Wheat Bread with Kefir
Source: AdobeStockPerhaps one of the easiest recipes you can imagine!
You will need: 300 ml kefir, 300 g whole wheat flour, 0.75 tsp baking powder, salt, sugar or sugar substitute, sesame seeds.
Instructions: Add salt and sugar to room temperature kefir. Stir in the flour and sesame seeds, knead the dough thoroughly, and shape it into a loaf. Place it on parchment paper, make decorative cuts, and bake the bread for 45-50 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
2. Yeast Whole Wheat Bread with Water
Source: AdobeStockAnother plus is that this bread is incredibly budget-friendly.
You will need: 250 ml water, 450-500 g whole wheat flour, 1.5 tsp active dry yeast, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp olive oil, seeds and kernels, spices.
Instructions: Mix warm water, yeast, salt, sugar, and olive oil. Add seeds and spices to taste, and gradually mix in the flour. Knead the dough well and leave it in a warm place for 30-40 minutes.
After that, shape one or two loaves; you can sprinkle them with extra seeds or flour. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius and place a container of water inside. Bake the bread for 35-40 minutes, but after 15-20 minutes, remove the water from the oven – steam is no longer needed.
3. Rye and Whole Wheat Bread
Source: AdobeStockRye flour always gives bread a special taste and aroma.
You will need: 250 ml water, 250 g whole wheat flour, 100 g rye flour, 1 tsp active dry yeast, 1 tbsp olive oil, 25 g pumpkin seeds, salt, sugar, spices, aromatic herbs.
Instructions: Set aside about 50 g of whole wheat flour and mix all remaining dry ingredients. Pour warm water into the well, knead the dough, and finally mix in the pumpkin seeds. Leave the dough in a warm place for 1 hour, then mix in the remaining flour.
Grease the dough with oil and shape it into a loaf, leave it in a warm place for another 40 minutes. Then, if desired, make cuts, brush the bread with milk, and sprinkle with seeds. Bake it for approximately 40-45 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Cover the finished bread with a cotton towel and let it rest for a while longer.
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4. Whole Wheat Bread with Ryazhenka and Raisins
Source: AdobeStockInstead of ryazhenka, kefir, buttermilk, or whey will also work.
You will need: 400 ml ryazhenka, 500 g whole wheat flour, 1-1.5 tsp baking soda, 25 g brown sugar, 80 g raisins, 0.5 tsp salt.
Instructions: Mix all dry ingredients, add raisins, pour in ryazhenka, and knead the dough. Let it rest for 15 minutes, then shape it into a loaf. Bake the bread for 15 minutes in the oven at 220 degrees Celsius in a covered pan. Then remove the lid, reduce the temperature to 200 degrees Celsius, and bake for another half hour.
5. Whole Wheat Bread with Oats
Source: AdobeStockThose who follow a healthy diet should definitely pay attention to this recipe.
You will need: 1 cup whey, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 10 g baking powder, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1.5 tbsp sugar, salt.
Instructions: Grind the rolled oats and mix all dry ingredients. Pour in warm water with olive oil and knead the dough thoroughly. Shape it into a loaf, make cuts, and bake the bread for 25 minutes in the oven at 220 degrees Celsius.
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6. Whole Wheat and Wheat Flour Bread with Yogurt
Source: AdobeStockEasy to prepare and simply incredible in taste!
You will need: 300 ml yogurt, 200 g whole wheat flour, 200 g wheat flour, 2 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp baking soda, 0.5 tsp salt.
Instructions: Mix all dry ingredients, pour in room temperature yogurt, and knead the dough. Shape it into a loaf, make a cross-shaped cut, and sprinkle the top with flour. Bake the bread for 35-40 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
7. Whole Wheat Bread with Honey
Source: AdobeStockAn original bread recipe based on milk and cream.
You will need: 250 ml milk, 100 ml cream, 500 g whole wheat flour, 1.5 tsp active dry yeast, 50 g butter, 50 g honey, 1.5 tsp salt.
Instructions: Knead a homogeneous dough from all ingredients and leave it in a warm place for 40-50 minutes. Then shape it into a loaf and bake the bread for 35-40 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
8. Whole Wheat Bread with Dried Fruits
Source: AdobeStockIt will be especially delicious and unusual with prunes.
You will need: 250 ml water, 400 g whole wheat flour, 1 tsp active dry yeast, 1 tbsp olive oil, 100 g dried fruits, 25 g seeds, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt.
Instructions: Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar, and let the resulting starter sit for 10 minutes. Rinse and chop the dried fruits. Knead a soft dough from all ingredients and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour. Shape it into a loaf, make cuts, and let it rest for another half hour. Bake the bread for 35-45 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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9. Whole Wheat Bread with Bran
Source: AdobeStockIt turns out much more satisfying than regular white bread.
You will need: 250 ml milk, 250 g whole wheat flour, 50 g bran, 15 g fresh yeast, 1.5 tbsp honey, 0.5 tsp salt.
Instructions: Mix warm milk, yeast, and honey, and let the starter sit for 15 minutes. Lightly toast the bran in a dry pan. Thoroughly mix all ingredients. To prevent the dough from sticking to your hands, grease them with vegetable oil. Leave the dough in a warm place for 1 hour, shape it into a loaf, cover with a towel, and let it rest for another 40 minutes. Bake the bread for 15 minutes in the oven at 200-220 degrees Celsius, 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius, and another 5 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius.
10. Whole Wheat Bread with Pumpkin and Cheese
Source: AdobeStockFor extra piquancy, add some fried onions or onion jam to the filling.
You will need: 150 ml water, 300 g pumpkin, 200-250 g whole wheat flour, 5 g active dry yeast, 50 g hard cheese, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Instructions: Dissolve active dry yeast in warm water and let it sit for 15 minutes. Knead the dough with all dry ingredients and leave it in a warm place for 1 hour. After that, roll out the dough and spread grated pumpkin and cheese on top. Fold everything into an envelope, shape it into a loaf, and let it rest for another half hour. Bake the bread for 30-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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11. Whole Wheat Bread with Potato Broth
Source: AdobeStockYou can safely add dried onion or other spices.
You will need: 200 ml potato broth, 400 g whole wheat flour, 1 tsp active dry yeast, 3-4 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt.
Instructions: Dissolve active dry yeast, sugar, and 3 tbsp flour in potato broth. Let the starter sit for 15 minutes in a warm place, then add the remaining whole wheat flour, salt, and oil, and knead the dough thoroughly. Leave it in a warm place for 2 hours or refrigerate overnight.
After that, roll out and fold the dough twice like an envelope, then shape it into a loaf. Lightly moisten the top with salted water, make cuts, sprinkle a little flour, and bake the bread for about 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Whole Wheat Bread in a Multicooker
Source: AdobeStockIt might not be as fluffy, but it's still very delicious.
You will need: 50 ml milk, 80-100 ml water, 200 g whole wheat flour, 100 g wheat flour, 10 g fresh yeast, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp honey, 0.5 tsp salt.
Instructions: Mix warm water, milk, sugar, salt, honey, and yeast. Let the resulting starter sit for 10 minutes, then add the remaining ingredients. Knead the dough and let it rest for 1-1.5 hours in a warm place – you can use a slightly preheated and greased multicooker bowl for this. Bake the bread for 40 minutes in "Bake" mode, then flip it over and bake for another 30 minutes. Wrap the finished bread in a cotton towel and let it rest for 5-6 hours.