Dee's Hearty Health Loaf
Dee's Hearty Health Loaf balances nutty depth from whole wheat, flax, and sunflower seeds with a gentle touch of honey and molasses for subtle sweetness. The crumb is tender yet robust, making it perfect for morning toast, wholesome sandwiches, or alongside soups. Serve it warm to highlight its toasty aromas and satisfying chew.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves72
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Dee's Hearty Health Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 66
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the remaining 3 1/2 cups warm water, honey, molasses, oil, eggs, and lemon juice; mix well.
- 3
Add the yeast mixture and stir.
- 4
Gradually add 5 cups whole wheat flour, beating well after each addition.
- 5
Add the flax, cracked wheat, and sunflower seeds, and stir well.
- 6
Let stand for 20 minutes, until the mixture is very light.
- 7
Stir in the salt and the remaining flours until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- 8
Knead for 10 to 15 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 9
Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in the oven with the light on until doubled, about 1 hour.
- 10
Punch down the dough and shape into 6 round balls.
- 11
Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
- 12
Form into loaves and let rise, covered, in the oven until doubled.
- 13
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25-35 minutes.
- Calories 110.54 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 3.55 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 18.36 g 7%
- Total Fat 2.87 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.46 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6.5 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 13.86 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.59 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 2.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 11.01 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 97.21 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 2.1 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Dee's Hearty Health Loaf is made with 14 ingredients and serves 72. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Eggs, and Honey. Each serving provides about 110.54 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Dee's Hearty Health Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Active Dry Yeast, Bread Flour, Eggs, Honey, Lemon Juice. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Dee's Hearty Health Loaf?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 110.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Dee's Hearty Health Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Dee's Hearty Health Loaf healthy?
- Dee's Hearty Health Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 110.54 calories and 3.55 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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