Whole Wheat Flour Bread | Soft & Fluffy Brown Bread | बिना मैदा,बस गेंहू के आटे से बनाये ब्रेड

wheat flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough adds flavor and probiotics.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds richness.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

Start by taking 1 cup of warm milk.

Add 2 tablespoons of sugar to the milk.

Add 0.5 tablespoon of active dry yeast to the mixture.

Mix everything well to activate the yeast.

Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, check if the yeast is activated; it should look frothy.

In a large bowl, add 3 cups of whole wheat flour, making sure to level the cup without packing it too tightly.

Create a well in the flour and pour in the activated yeast mixture.

Mix the yeast mixture into the flour until combined.

If not using salted butter, add 1 teaspoon of salt to the flour before adding the yeast.

Knead the dough using a spatula until it starts to come together.

The dough may seem dry, so gradually add 1 cup plus 0.25 cup of milk while kneading until soft and pliable.

Once the dough is soft, add 2 tablespoons of salted butter at room temperature and mix it in.

Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic, ensuring it does not stick to your hands.

Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl with a little oil to prevent sticking.

Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour until it doubles in size.

After 1 hour, check the dough; it should have risen significantly.

Gently pinch the dough to release the air and knead it lightly to make it smooth again.

Flatten the dough on a surface and roll it tightly into a loaf shape, pinching the seams to seal.

Grease a bread tin and place the rolled dough inside, pressing it down gently to fit.

Cover the loaf and let it rise again for 30 minutes in a warm place until it doubles in size.

After 30 minutes, brush the top of the loaf with milk wash for color.

Optionally sprinkle flax seeds on top.

Preheat the oven to 180°C for 10 minutes.

Bake the loaf for 30 to 35 minutes at 180°C until golden brown.

Once baked, spread a little butter on top while it's still warm to keep it soft.

Cover the bread and let it cool for 20 to 30 minutes.

After cooling, use a knife to gently scrape the edges to release the bread from the tin.

Carefully remove the bread from the tin, ensuring it retains its shape.

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