Brazilian recipe
Hearty Homemade Wholemeal Bread (Pão integral)
A nutritious and flavourful loaf packed with oats and flaxseed, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a satisfying lunch.
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Ingredients
400 ml warm water
25 g fresh yeast
100 ml vegetable oil
1 dessert spoon salt
2 tbsp dark muscovado sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
60 ml (or 1 small coffee cup) flaxseeds
2 standard pots (approx. 400g) wholemeal flour
Plain flour, as needed to achieve consistency
25 g fresh yeast
100 ml vegetable oil
1 dessert spoon salt
2 tbsp dark muscovado sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
60 ml (or 1 small coffee cup) flaxseeds
2 standard pots (approx. 400g) wholemeal flour
Plain flour, as needed to achieve consistency
Where to find ingredients
You can find wholemeal flour, rolled oats, wheat germ, and flaxseeds in the baking aisle or 'health food' section of major UK supermarkets. Fresh yeast is often kept in the refrigerated bakery or dairy section; if unavailable, dried active yeast is a common substitute, though you must adjust the quantity according to the package instructions.
Preparation method
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the fresh yeast into the warm water.
- Add the muscovado sugar and stir until well combined.
- Stir in the vegetable oil, salt, rolled oats, wheat germ, and flaxseeds.
- Gradually incorporate the wholemeal flour, mixing steadily until you have a uniform dough.
- Add the plain flour bit by bit until the dough pulls away from your hands, remaining soft but no longer sticky.
- Turn the dough out onto a clean, lightly floured work surface.
- Knead the dough vigorously for 10 to 15 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased or floured bowl, cover with a clean tea towel, and leave to rise in a warm spot until doubled in volume (roughly 1 to 2 hours).
- Once risen, shape the dough into your desired loaf form.
- Place the shaped dough into a greased and floured loaf tin, or one lined with parchment paper.
- Cover the loaf with a tea towel and allow it to prove for another 30 to 60 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C.
- Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through; note that timing may vary based on individual oven performance.
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Observations
This homemade wholemeal loaf is a fantastic, nutritious choice for your everyday pantry, ideal for anyone looking to enjoy fresh, wholesome bread without the preservatives of store-bought alternatives.
The blend of wholemeal flour, rolled oats, and wheat germ gives the bread a hearty texture and a deeply satisfying flavour profile. Meanwhile, the flaxseed provides a subtle nuttiness and a pleasant crunch. This is a straightforward recipe to master, ensuring you can keep a freshly baked loaf on hand whenever you need it.
The blend of wholemeal flour, rolled oats, and wheat germ gives the bread a hearty texture and a deeply satisfying flavour profile. Meanwhile, the flaxseed provides a subtle nuttiness and a pleasant crunch. This is a straightforward recipe to master, ensuring you can keep a freshly baked loaf on hand whenever you need it.
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