Delicious Wheat Garlic Bread Recipe
Introduction
Garlic bread is a staple in many households, especially when it comes to serving Italian food. The aroma of freshly baked garlic bread is enough to make anyone's mouth water. However, most garlic bread recipes use white flour, which is not the healthiest option. In this recipe, we will use whole wheat flour to make a healthier version of garlic bread that is just as delicious.Ingredients
To make this wheat garlic bread recipe, you will need the following ingredients:- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped garlic
Instructions
Follow these instructions to make delicious wheat garlic bread:- In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, active dry yeast, honey, and salt.
- Add the warm water and olive oil to the bowl and mix the ingredients together until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Punch down the dough and knead it for another 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped parsley, basil, and garlic to the dough and knead it for another 2 minutes.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and shape each part into a loaf.
- Place the loaves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise for another 15 minutes.
- Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown.
- Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.
- Serve the wheat garlic bread warm with your favorite Italian dish.
Nutrition
This wheat garlic bread recipe is not only delicious but also very healthy. Here is the nutritional information for one serving (1 slice) of wheat garlic bread:- Calories: 140
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 200mg