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Published: Mar 12, 2016 · Modified: Oct 29, 2020 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Cracked Wheat Bread

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Homemade Cracked Wheat Bread is a delicious loaf of bread. This homemade bread is full of flavor with a bit of texture from the cracked wheat. This recipe makes two loaves of hearty bread full of whole wheat flavor and goodness.

A loaf of bread cut into slices.

I love making homemade bread. There's just something amazing about the process of taking basic ingredients and turning them into a perfect loaf of bread.

Two loaves of homemade bread on a baking rack.

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Cracked Wheat
Storing and freezing homemade bread
Cracked Wheat Bread

Cracked Wheat

Cracked wheat is a whole wheat berry that has been ground into coarse pieces.  Adding it to bread gives a bit of texture and flavor.  Cracked wheat is high in fiber and full of nutrients.

Most cracked wheat recipes call for soaking the cracked wheat in boiling water first to help soften the hard kernel.  I do that too, but because I like a bit more texture I also add additional cracked wheat that hasn't been soaked. This bread is perfect for slicing and used for sandwiches. But it's also really great toasted with butter and jam in the morning.

Storing and freezing homemade bread

Once the loaves are cooled, I slice both loaves.  I keep one for eating and throw one in the freezer.  Homemade bread only stays fresh for a couple of days.

Freezing one lets me have homemade bread all week long.  I just pull the second loaf out mid week.  Because it is pre sliced it is easy to use right away.  The kids will often make their sandwiches on the bread while it's still frozen.  It thaws quickly and their sandwich is perfect by lunch time.

Bread dough rising in a metal bread pan.

I like to make a variety of homemade bread. Some of my favorites include Honey Oat Bread, Multigrain Bread, White Whole Wheat Bread, Potato Bread and Artisan Bread.

Bread dough rising in a large white bowl.

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Be certain to check out my entire collection of bread recipes!

A loaf of home baked bread with three slices cut off the loaf.

Cracked Wheat Bread

Kathy
Homemade bread made with cracked wheat
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 3 hours hrs
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 3 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 loaves
Calories 172 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Bread Pan
  • Cooling Rack
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Ingredients
  

  • ½ Cup cracked wheat
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast (or 1 package)
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup butter (softened)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup vital wheat gluten
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • ½ cup cracked wheat
  • 3 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2-3 cups all purpose flour.

Instructions
 

  • Add cracked wheat and boiling water into a large mixing bowl.
  • Let soak for about 15 minutes until mixture has cooled
  • Sprinkle yeast on top of mixture and let sit for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Mix in honey, butter, salt, vital wheat gluten, additional cracked wheat, 1 cup water.
  • Mix in wheat flour one cup at a time.
  • Continue mixing in all purpose flour until bread dough comes together in a ball.
  • Knead in a stand mixer for 5 minutes.
  • Place dough in a large, greased bowl and cover with greased plastic wrap. Set aside until double in size.
  • Once doubled, lightly punch down dough and divide into two sections.
  • Form loaves and place into greased bread pans.
  • Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise for about 45 minutes.
  • Cook in a preheated 375 degree oven for 35 minutes.
  • Cool on a baking rack for 5 minutes in pan and then remove bread from pan and let it cool completely before cutting.

Notes

When adding all purpose flour, add in small increments. The total amount of flour varies and you might not add all the flour. 
Vital wheat gluten helps create a lighter bread that isn't too dense.
I use a stand mixer to make and knead bread.

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 138mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 70IUCalcium: 17mgIron: 1.4mg
Keyword Cracked Wheat Bread, homemade bread
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Comments

  1. allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says

    March 15, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    Love this GORGEOUS loaf Kathy!!! You have outdone yourself. I love bread too and more than dessert. I used to mill all my own flour and bake my own bread. Now with four kids going a million different directions, I just don't have the time to do the millling and I miss it so much. Is till occasionally make bread. You recipe is perfect. I somteimes add a bit of soy lecithin to mine and that is supposed to improve the shelf life. But it never even lasts that long around here so I don't know why I bother. lol

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 15, 2016 at 8:13 pm

      I'm impressed! I have only milled flour a couple of times. I keep thinking I need to get back into it. Just keeps things one step closer to nature!

      Reply
  2. Manali @ CookWithManali says

    March 15, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    making breads is the best! love the addition of cracked wheat here Kathy!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 15, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      I love making just about any kind of bread!

      Reply
  3. Megan - The Emotional Baker says

    March 15, 2016 at 11:55 am

    I love making bread, too. This looks like a great recipe and I can't wait to give it a try 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 15, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      Making bread is so therapeutic!

      Reply
  4. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    March 15, 2016 at 10:36 am

    I have to agree with you there, Kathy! I love making bread. There's something so satisfying and relaxing about the whole process. This recipe looks lovely. I can totally see myself smearing some butter on here and eating straight out of the oven!

    Reply
  5. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    March 15, 2016 at 8:14 am

    5 stars
    Mmmm - I am imagining this beauty toasted with butter and jam. You've put me in my happy place! And I like that you kept a few little crunchy kernels of cracked wheat! The texture is everything!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 15, 2016 at 8:24 pm

      That little extra crunch just adds a ton!

      Reply
  6. Balvinder says

    March 15, 2016 at 6:29 am

    It is so wonderful to see home made bread in the morning!

    Reply
  7. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

    March 15, 2016 at 12:43 am

    Love wheat breads and this one with cracked wheats look more healthy and more delish.

    Reply
  8. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    March 14, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    There isn't much better than homemade bread! Well, dessert maybe... This cracked wheat bread sure looks delicious! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      March 15, 2016 at 4:45 am

      Thanks, Rachelle....and yep....it is delicious!

      Reply
  9. Amy (Savory Moments) says

    March 14, 2016 at 12:55 pm

    This bread looks really beautiful! A perfect loaf.

    Reply
  10. Rahul @samosastreet.com says

    March 14, 2016 at 11:46 am

    Your loaves are so freaking gorgeous! I’d totally devour a few toasts right now

    Reply
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