Nutty Wild Rice Harvest Bread
Indulge in this delightful Nutty Wild Rice Harvest Bread, a family favorite that combines wholesome ingredients for a hearty loaf perfect for any occasion. This traditional recipe boasts a remarkable moistness and a rich depth of flavor, thanks to the unique combination of wild rice, crunchy sunflower seeds, and naturally sweet molasses. It’s versatile enough to serve with a pat of butter, a slice of cheese, or as the base for your favorite sandwiches. This rustic bread not only satisfies the taste buds but is also packed with nutrients, making it a healthy choice for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With roots traced back through generations, this recipe reflects family gatherings and festive celebrations, bringing warmth and comfort to your table.
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Servings
533
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
wild rice
1 cup (rinsed and cooked until tender)
water
8 1/2 cups (divided)
yeast
1 tablespoon (or 1 package, dissolved in lukewarm water)
sugar
1/4 cup + 1 teaspoon (divided)
molasses
1/2 cup (unsulfured)
shortening
3 tablespoons (softened)
salt
2 teaspoons ( )
natural bran
1 cup ( )
raw sunflower seeds
1 cup ( )
sunny boy cereal or seven-grain cereal
1 1/2 cups ( )
rolled oats
1 1/2 cups ( )
flour
11 cups (approximate, for dough consistency)
Instructions
1
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the wild rice and cook for 40-50 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Drain the rice and let it cool to room temperature.
2
In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water along with 1 teaspoon of sugar. Mix in enough flour to form a thin paste. Cover and let it sit in a warm place for 10-15 minutes until it becomes frothy.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of warm water, 1/4 cup of sugar, molasses, softened shortening, salt, natural bran, and raw sunflower seeds. Stir until well combined.
4
Add the frothy yeast mixture, cooled wild rice, sunny boy cereal, and rolled oats to the wet ingredients. Mix well.
5
Gradually incorporate approximately 10 cups of flour into the mixture, starting with less, until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is smooth and elastic.
6
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and allow it to rise in a warm area until it doubles in size, which takes about 2 hours.
7
Once risen, gently punch down the dough and divide it into loaves. Shape the dough and place it into greased loaf pans. Allow the loaves to rise again until they double in size.
8
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the loaves for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown. To check for doneness, tap on the base of a loaf with your knuckles; if it sounds hollow, it is ready.
9
Remove the loaves from the oven, let them cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
10g
Fat
104g
Carbs
15g
Protein
8g
Fiber
13g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nutty Wild Rice Harvest Bread?
It is a hearty, wholesome loaf that combines wild rice, sunflower seeds, and molasses for a rich depth of flavor and moist texture.
What makes this bread unique?
The unique combination of wild rice, crunchy sunflower seeds, and naturally sweet molasses gives this traditional recipe its remarkable moistness.
How long does it take to cook the wild rice for this recipe?
The wild rice should be cooked in boiling water for 40-50 minutes, or until it is tender.
How do I prepare the yeast?
Dissolve 1 tablespoon of yeast in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water with 1 teaspoon of sugar and enough flour to form a thin paste, then let it sit until frothy.
How long should the yeast mixture sit?
The yeast mixture should sit in a warm place for 10-15 minutes until it becomes frothy.
What type of molasses is recommended?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of unsulfured molasses.
What can I use if I do not have Sunny Boy cereal?
You can use seven-grain cereal as a substitute for Sunny Boy cereal in this recipe.
How much flour is needed in total?
The recipe requires approximately 11 cups of flour to reach the desired dough consistency.
How long is the first rising period?
The dough should rise in a warm area for about 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) before baking the loaves.
How long does the bread take to bake?
The loaves take 25-30 minutes to bake until they are golden brown.
How do I check if the bread is done?
Tap on the base of a loaf with your knuckles; if it sounds hollow, the bread is ready.
Is this bread healthy?
Yes, it is packed with nutrients, fiber, and whole grains, making it a healthy choice for any meal.
What are the nutritional facts for one serving?
One serving contains 533 calories, 10g fat, 104g carbohydrates, 15g protein, and 8g of fiber.
How much protein is in each serving?
Each serving of this bread provides 15 grams of protein.
How much fiber is in the Nutty Wild Rice Harvest Bread?
There are 8 grams of fiber per serving.
What is the fat content per serving?
The bread contains 10 grams of fat per serving.
What should I do after the first rise is complete?
Gently punch down the dough, divide it into loaves, shape them, and place them into greased loaf pans for a second rise.
How should the bread be cooled?
Let the loaves cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Can I use this bread for sandwiches?
Yes, the bread is versatile enough to be used as a base for your favorite sandwiches.
What kind of sunflower seeds are used?
The recipe specifies using 1 cup of raw sunflower seeds.
What type of bran is included in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of natural bran.
How much shortening is required?
The recipe uses 3 tablespoons of softened shortening.
How much water is used in the main dough mixture?
The large mixing bowl requires 4 cups of warm water in addition to the water used for the yeast and rice.
Is there sugar in this bread?
Yes, the recipe uses a total of 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon of sugar.
What texture should the dough have after kneading?
The dough should be smooth and elastic after being kneaded on a floured surface.
Does this recipe have historical significance?
Yes, the recipe has roots traced back through generations and is associated with family gatherings and festive celebrations.
How much salt is in the recipe?
The recipe includes 2 teaspoons of salt.
What kind of oats are used?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 cups of rolled oats.
How many grams of sugar are in one serving?
There are 13 grams of sugar per serving.