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Wheat Berry Bread Recipes

Wheat Berry Bread Recipe

This Wheat Berry Bread Recipe combines soft, chewy wheat berries with a hearty, homemade bread dough to create a rustic, nutritious loaf that’s perfect for toast, sandwiches, or simply slathered with butter. ✅ Servings 4 people (makes 1 large loaf) ✅ Estimated Cost $4 ✅ Times Prep Time: 0 days 0 hours 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 days 0 hours 40 minutes Resting Time: 0 days 2 hours 0 minutes (proofing & cooling) Total Time: 0 days 3 hours 0 minutes ✅ Categories Breads & Baked Goods Whole Grain Recipes Healthy Baking Rustic Recipes ✅ Courses Breakfast Lunch Side Dish ✅ Cuisines American European Rustic ✅ Keywords Wheat Berry Bread Recipe, Homemade Whole Grain Bread, Rustic Wheat Bread, Hearty Wheat Berry Loaf, Healthy Homemade Bread
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, European
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Wheat Berries Pre-cooked:
  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 3/4 cup Wheat berries Rinsed and soaked overnight
  • 2 cups Water For cooking wheat berries
  • Bread Dough:
  • Amount Unit Name Notes
  • 3 cups Bread flour Or all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Whole wheat flour For added heartiness
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 1/4 cups Warm water ~105°F/40°C
  • 2 tsp Active dry yeast Or instant yeast
  • 1 tbsp Honey Adds a mild sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil Or melted butter

Equipment

  • Amount Name Notes
  • 1 Mixing bowl For mixing dough
  • 1 Dutch oven or loaf pan For baking
  • 1 Saucepan To cook wheat berries
  • 1 Dough scraper Optional but helpful
  • 1 Kitchen towel For covering dough

Method
 

  1. Cook the Wheat Berries: Drain soaked wheat berries. Simmer in 2 cups of water for 45–50 minutes until tender but chewy. Drain and cool.
  2. Activate the Yeast: In a large bowl, mix warm water, honey, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  3. Mix the Dough: Add flours, salt, olive oil, and cooled wheat berries. Mix until dough forms.
  4. Knead: Knead by hand or mixer for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. First Rise: Cover bowl with a towel and let rise in a warm spot for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled.
  6. Shape and Proof: Punch down dough, shape into a round or log, and place into a greased loaf pan or on parchment. Let rise 30–45 minutes.
  7. Preheat and Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
  8. Cool: Let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  9. ✅ Nutrition (Per Serving – estimate)
  10. Calories: 280 kcal
  11. Carbohydrates: 45g
  12. Protein: 8g
  13. Fat: 6g
  14. Fiber: 5g

Notes

Cook extra wheat berries and freeze for future loaves.
For added texture, mix in sunflower seeds or oats before shaping.
Substitute maple syrup or molasses for honey if desired.