Healthy Homemade White Bread
This Healthy Homemade White Bread recipe offers a delicious and nutritious alternative to store-bought bread. Crafted with a blend of bread and whole wheat flours, and lightly sweetened with sugar, this bread is perfect for sandwiches or as a side with your favorite meals. Easy to make with a mixer or bread machine, it is a great addition to your Weight Watchers meal plan. Enjoy the comforting aroma of fresh-baked bread while knowing you're taking care of your health!
10
Servings
N/A
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
Water
3/4 cup (warm, 110°F)
Bread Flour
1 cup
Whole Wheat Flour
1 cup
Sugar
2 tablespoons
Table Salt
3/4 teaspoon
Olive Oil
2 teaspoons
Nonfat Dry Milk Powder
1 tablespoon ((instant form))
Active Dry Yeast
1/4 ounce (about 2 teaspoons)
Instructions
1
In a mixer bowl, combine bread flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, salt, and dry milk powder. Mix on low speed for about 30 seconds to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
2
Switch to a dough hook and gradually add olive oil and warm water. Continue mixing until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl, about 2 minutes.
3
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand for a minute if needed, until the dough feels silky to the touch.
4
Form the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
5
Once risen, punch down the dough gently to release excess air. Knead it 3 or 4 times and shape it into a loaf.
6
Place the shaped dough into a lightly greased bread pan, cover it, and let it rise again until it is about 1 inch above the edge of the pan, about 30 to 45 minutes.
7
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the bread for 30-40 minutes or until the bread registers 170°F or higher on an instant-read thermometer. If the bread begins to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with a foil tent.
8
Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Healthy Homemade White Bread?
Healthy Homemade White Bread is a nutritious alternative to store-bought bread, made with a blend of bread and whole wheat flours and lightly sweetened.
What types of flour are used in this recipe?
This recipe uses a combination of one cup of bread flour and one cup of whole wheat flour.
Is this bread suitable for Weight Watchers?
Yes, this recipe is designed to be a great addition to a Weight Watchers meal plan.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes approximately 10 servings.
What temperature should the water be for the yeast?
The water should be warm, specifically around 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much yeast is required?
The recipe calls for 1/4 ounce of active dry yeast, which is approximately 2 teaspoons.
Can I use a mixer for this bread?
Yes, you can use a mixer bowl with a dough hook to combine and knead the ingredients.
How long is the first rise?
The dough should rise in a warm place for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
How long is the second rise?
The second rise should take about 30 to 45 minutes, or until the dough is about 1 inch above the edge of the pan.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How long does the bread need to bake?
Bake the bread for 30 to 40 minutes.
What internal temperature indicates the bread is done?
The bread is done when it registers 170 degrees Fahrenheit or higher on an instant-read thermometer.
What should I do if the bread browns too quickly in the oven?
If the bread browns too fast, cover it loosely with a foil tent while it finishes baking.
How long should the bread cool in the pan?
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
Why is dry milk powder included?
Nonfat dry milk powder is used to enhance the flavor and texture of the bread.
What kind of oil does the recipe call for?
The recipe uses 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
How do I prepare the dough hook?
Switch to a dough hook after initially mixing the dry ingredients on low speed for 30 seconds.
What should the dough feel like after kneading?
After kneading, the dough should feel silky to the touch.
How do I release air from the dough after the first rise?
Gently punch down the dough to release excess air before shaping it into a loaf.
Do I need to grease the bread pan?
Yes, place the shaped dough into a lightly greased bread pan for the second rise and baking.
Can this be made in a bread machine?
Yes, this recipe is easy to make using either a stand mixer or a bread machine.
Is there sugar in this bread recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 2 tablespoons of sugar for light sweetening.
What is the recipe category?
This recipe is categorized under Yeast Breads.
Is this recipe considered low-fat?
Yes, it is tagged as a low-fat and healthy baking option.
How do I mix the dry ingredients?
Combine bread flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, salt, and milk powder in a bowl and mix for 30 seconds.
What is the serving size?
The specific serving size is not listed, but the recipe is intended to be divided into 10 servings.
How do I shape the dough?
After the first rise and punch down, knead the dough 3 or 4 times and shape it into a loaf.
Can I use table salt for this recipe?
Yes, the recipe specifies using 3/4 teaspoon of table salt.
What is the best way to use this bread?
It is perfect for making sandwiches or serving as a side with your favorite healthy meals.
Where should I let the dough rise?
The dough should rise in a lightly oiled bowl covered with a clean cloth or plastic wrap in a warm place.