Hearty Whole Wheat Loaf
Hearty Whole Wheat Loaf delivers a warm, nutty flavor with a sturdy crumb and a rustic, crackly crust. Slight sweetness from brown sugar balances the wholesome wheat, making it great for sandwiches, toast, or serving alongside soups and stews. Bake it for weeknight dinners or weekend brunch when you want fresh bread without an all-day rise.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Whole Wheat Loaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 76
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, instant yeast, and salt. In a cup, whisk together the water and oil; pour this into the flour mixture. Mix on low speed until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and forms a ball.
- 2
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead just until it becomes smooth, about 1 minute. Divide and shape the dough into 3 balls for small loaves or 2 balls for larger loaves. Lightly dust the loaves with flour and place them on a baking sheet. Cover with a towel and let rise until doubled in size, about 25 minutes.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Using a sharp knife, cut an X about 1/4 inch deep on the tops of the loaves.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer the loaves to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Calories 143.54 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 4.35 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 28.72 g 10%
- Total Fat 1.51 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.23 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 8.32 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.96 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 3.44 g --
- Added Sugars 1.45 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 7.03 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.29 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 82.94 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.33 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Hearty Whole Wheat Loaf is made with 7 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, Rapid Rise Yeast, and Salt. Each serving provides about 143.54 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Whole Wheat Loaf made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, Rapid-Rise Yeast, Salt, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Whole Wheat Loaf?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 143.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Whole Wheat Loaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Hearty Whole Wheat Loaf healthy?
- Hearty Whole Wheat Loaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 143.54 calories and 4.35 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It contains 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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