The Best Whole Grain Bread

So, you're looking for the best whole grain bread? Obviously, 'best' is a matter of opinion but homemade bread gets my vote. It's best for flavour, freshness and the quality of the ingredients... not to mention the irresistible smell as it comes out of the oven.
If you want to make delicious whole grain bread, this article is for you.
Many people are afraid to start baking their own bread. It seems like a daunting process with much to go wrong.

But it is worth the effort.
If I, busy mum of three, can bake my own bread, you can too.
I'm here to demystify the method and show you that anyone can make their own bread, with very little hassle.
It's easier than you think.
If you're looking forward to that freshly baked aroma, wafting invitingly from the kitchen, here's an easy recipe to get you started.
Whole Grain Loaf
You will need:
500g whole grain (wholemeal) flour
3g instant dried yeast
1 tsp salt
Approximately 360ml hand-hot water to mix
Method:
1. Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Remember that your dough will need to have room to rise until it has doubled in size.
2. Add the water a little at a time, squeezing the ingredients together with one hand until you have a sticky dough. The exact amount of water required depends on the type of flour you use. Don't be afraid to adjust the amount of water until you have dough with a workable consistency.
3. Cover the bowl with a clean tea-towel or loose lid. Leave the dough in a warm place to rise until it has roughly doubled in size. This can take about an hour.
4. Turn the dough into a floured surface and knead for a few minutes until you achieve a smooth, stretchy consistency.
5. Press the dough into a greased loaf pan and leave it to rise again.
6. Wait until the dough has reached the top of the loaf pan and is springy to the touch. Be patient. If your dough is well-risen at this stage, your finished loaf will have an excellent texture.
7. Bake at 200oC for 30 minutes, or until evenly browned. The loaf is cooked when it tips easily out of the pan and sounds hollow when you knock on its bottom.
8. Leave the loaf to cool on a wire rack for half an hour before cutting it.
9. Eat!
There - isn't that the best whole grain loaf?

Looking for more?
There are more delicious bread recipes on my website.
I'm Rachel and I help busy people to bake tasty homemade bread, hassle-free.
Please visit Freshly Baked for recipes, extra information and tips to help you to make your own bread.

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