Brazilian recipe
Wholesome Homemade Wholewheat Bread (Pão integral)
A nutritious and satisfying wholewheat loaf packed with oats and flaxseeds, perfect for your breakfast toast or a hearty midday snack.
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Ingredients
400 ml lukewarm water
25 g fresh yeast
100 ml vegetable oil
1 dessertspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup flaxseeds
2 cups wholewheat flour
All-purpose flour, as needed for consistency
25 g fresh yeast
100 ml vegetable oil
1 dessertspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup flaxseeds
2 cups wholewheat flour
All-purpose flour, as needed for consistency
Where to find ingredients
You can find wholewheat flour, oats, flaxseeds, and fresh yeast at local supermarkets like Naivas, Quickmart, or Chandarana Foodplus. If fresh yeast is unavailable, dry instant yeast is a reliable substitute (use about 8-10g). For a slightly denser texture, you may increase the wholewheat flour ratio.
Preparation method
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the fresh yeast into the lukewarm water.
- Add the brown sugar and stir until well combined.
- Stir in the vegetable oil, salt, rolled oats, wheat germ, and flaxseeds.
- Gradually incorporate the wholewheat flour, mixing until a uniform dough forms.
- Add more all-purpose flour, bit by bit, until the dough pulls away from your hands but remains soft.
- Transfer the dough onto a clean, lightly floured work surface.
- Knead the dough vigorously for about 10 to 15 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough into a lightly greased or floured bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm spot until it has doubled in size (roughly 1 to 2 hours).
- Once risen, shape the dough into your desired loaf format.
- Place the shaped dough into a greased and floured loaf tin or one lined with parchment paper.
- Cover the loaf with a cloth again and allow it to proof for another 30 to 60 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 200°C.
- Bake the bread in the preheated oven for approximately 25 to 30 minutes, or until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. Note that baking time may vary based on your oven.
- Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Observations
Baking this wholewheat bread at home is a rewarding way to enjoy a wholesome, fresh loaf that fits perfectly into a balanced lifestyle. It is a fantastic option for those who appreciate the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread coming from their own oven.
The blend of wholewheat flour, rolled oats, and wheat germ provides a hearty, robust texture, while the flaxseeds offer a subtle, pleasant crunch. It is a straightforward process, making it an excellent choice for a regular baking routine.
The blend of wholewheat flour, rolled oats, and wheat germ provides a hearty, robust texture, while the flaxseeds offer a subtle, pleasant crunch. It is a straightforward process, making it an excellent choice for a regular baking routine.
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