Whole grain bread can be easily distinguished by the uneven cut. The product is stored for a long time without mold and taste. Even a novice cook can make whole grain bread.
Benefits of Eating Whole Grain Bread
Whole grain bread is made from flour made from unrefined grain. Due to this, the product contains the maximum amount of components useful for the body. It is known that daily consumption of whole grain bread reduces the risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular diseases, as well as type 2 diabetes.
Whole grain bread contains a lot of fiber. Therefore, the product is introduced into the diet of obese people. The whole grain bread recipe includes sourdough instead of yeast, which is also much healthier for the body.
Wholemeal bread contains B vitamins, vitamin E, copper, manganese, zinc, iron, selenium, iodine, calcium, enzymes and organic acids. Bread made from sprouted grains is especially valuable.
It is not advisable to buy whole grain bread in the store. The manufacturer deceives the buyer by presenting bakery products made from refined flour with a small addition of coarse fiber for this product. Coarse flour bread cannot be tender, white and airy. This product contains a high concentration of swollen plant fibers, which makes the bread quite dense and dark.
How to make whole grain bread
First of all, you need to prepare a dough. It is best to put it on in the evening and start kneading the dough in the morning. Dough is prepared from 120 ml of water, 100 g of first grade flour and 20 g of sourdough. You can use dairy starter culture, which is sold in almost any supermarket. It is necessary to withstand the dough at room temperature for about 12 hours.
In the morning they start kneading the dough. Dough is poured into a deep container and 270 g of first grade flour, 130 g of whole grain flour, 80 g of large oatmeal, 50 ml of milk, 150 ml of water, 30 g of vegetable oil and half a teaspoon of table salt are added to it. You can add 30 g of honey to taste.
After thoroughly kneading the dough, it is left in a warm place, free from drafts, for 2, 5 hours. Then, having moistened your hands with water, form a bread and spread it on a baking sheet, previously greased with a small amount of vegetable oil.
Bread is baked in an oven preheated to 250 ° C for 10 minutes. Then, the heating is reduced to 200 ° C and the oven continues for another 40 minutes. Homemade whole grain bread is ready!
