Granary Bread
This healthful high-fiber bread is loaded with whole grains, is suitable for diabetic meal plans, and makes a tasty side dish for anytime.

Prep Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
1 loaf (16 slices)
Ingredients
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1/4 cup bulgur
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2 tablespoons millet
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1 cup boiling water
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1-3/4 to 2-1/4 cups bread flour
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1 tablespoon gluten flour (optional)
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1 package active dry yeast
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2 tablespoons molasses or honey
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2 teaspoons butter or shortening
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup whole wheat flour
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1/4 cup rolled oats
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2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
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Nonstick cooking spray
Directions
1.
In a bowl, combine bulgur and millet. Add 1 cup boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain well. I
2.
In a large bowl, stir together 1 cup of the bread flour, the gluten flour (if using), and yeast; set aside.
3.
In a saucepan, heat and stir 1-1/4 cups water, molasses, butter, and salt until warm (120 degree F to 130 degree F) and butter is almost melted.
4.
Add to flour mixture. Beat with an electric mixer on low for 30 seconds, scraping sides. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Stir in bulgur mixture, whole wheat flour, oats, wheat germ, and as much remaining flour as you can.
5.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (6 to 8 minutes total). Shape into a ball. Place in a lightly greased bowl; turn once. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size (1 to 1-1/4 hours).
6.
Punch down dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Cover; let rest for 10 minutes. Coat an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside.
7.
Shape dough into a loaf; place loaf in prepared pan. Cover; let rise in a warm place until nearly double in size (about 30 minutes). Preheat oven to 375 degree F.
8.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until bread sounds hollow. Cover bread loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes to avoid overbrowning. Remove from pan. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 1 loaf (16 slices).
Bread Machine Directions
Prepare bulgur as directed in Step 1. Add ingredients to 1-1/2-pound loaf bread machine as directed by the manufacturer, except use 2 cups bread flour, the gluten flour, and 1-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast. Add bulgur mixture and 1-1/4 cups water. If available, select the whole grain cycle or basic white bread cycle. During kneading cycle, check and, if necessary, add more bread flour or milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, to make a dough that forms a smooth ball. Remove from machine; cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition information
Calories 125, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 116 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 54 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Starch 1.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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