Brazilian recipe
Easy Homemade Wholemeal Bread (Pão integral)
A wholesome homemade bread with oats and flaxseed, ideal for breakfast or a satisfying snack. Simple, practical, and full of flavour.
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Ingredients
400 ml warm water
25 g fresh baker's yeast
100 ml vegetable oil
1 dessert spoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 coffee cup flaxseeds
2 cups wholemeal wheat flour
Wheat flour (enough to reach the right texture)
25 g fresh baker's yeast
100 ml vegetable oil
1 dessert spoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1 coffee cup flaxseeds
2 cups wholemeal wheat flour
Wheat flour (enough to reach the right texture)
Where to find ingredients
Look for the ingredients in the baking aisle, the flour section, and the fresh yeast/chilled dough section of major supermarkets or neighbourhood grocery shops; for flaxseed and wheat germ, check health-food aisles or bulk bins. If fresh yeast is unavailable, substitute with an equivalent amount of active dry yeast.
Preparation method
- In a large bowl, dissolve the fresh baker's yeast in the warm water
- Add the brown sugar and mix well
- Add the vegetable oil, salt, rolled oats, wheat germ and flaxseeds
- Gradually work in the wholemeal wheat flour, mixing until you have a smooth dough
- Add more wheat flour, a little at a time, until the dough comes away from your hands but is still soft
- Transfer the dough to a clean, floured surface
- Knead the dough vigorously for about 10 to 15 minutes, until smooth and elastic
- Place the dough in a lightly greased or floured bowl, cover with a cloth and leave to rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 to 2 hours)
- After rising, shape the loaves as desired
- Place the shaped loaves in a loaf tin that has been greased and floured beforehand or lined with baking paper
- Cover the loaves again with a cloth and leave to rise for another 30 to 60 minutes
- Preheat the oven to 200°C
- Bake the loaves in the preheated 200°C oven for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden and cooked through. The time may vary depending on the oven
- Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack before serving
Observations
This homemade wholemeal bread is a tasty, nourishing choice for everyday meals, perfect for anyone who wants a healthier way of eating without giving up the pleasure of fresh bread.
The combination of wholemeal flour, oats and wheat germ gives the loaf a rich texture and a pleasant flavour, while the flaxseed adds crunch and extra benefits. It is a fairly simple recipe, ideal for making at home so you can always have bread on hand.
The combination of wholemeal flour, oats and wheat germ gives the loaf a rich texture and a pleasant flavour, while the flaxseed adds crunch and extra benefits. It is a fairly simple recipe, ideal for making at home so you can always have bread on hand.
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