High Fiber Bread

Ingredients and Weight:

• Bread flour: 500 grams
• Water: 300 ml
• Active dry yeast: 1 packet (about 7 grams)
• Sugar: 2 tablespoons
• Salt: 1 teaspoon
• High-fiber cereal mix: 100 grams (such as oats, barley, rye)
• Unsalted butter: 50 grams

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including rising time)
• Cooking Time: 30-40 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine water, sugar, and yeast. Stir and let sit for 5-10 minutes until yeast is activated and mixture is foamy.
2. Add flour, salt, high-fiber cereal mix, and butter. Mix well to form a dough.
3. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
4. Punch down the dough to release the air bubbles. Shape into a bread loaf and place in a greased baking pan.
5. Let the bread rise again for another 30 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Bake the bread for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
8. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: Approximately 250 calories per slice (based on 8 slices)
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 6g
• Fiber: High due to high-fiber cereal mix

Dish Characteristics:

• This bread is dense and chewy with a slightly grainy texture due to the high-fiber cereal mix.
• The flavor is slightly sweet with a slight tang from the yeast, making it perfect for sandwiches or as a side with hearty meals.

User Comments:

1. "This bread is so good! It's dense and tastes homemade." - John Smith, New York
2. "The high-fiber content makes it so filling and good for you." - Jane Doe, California
3. "I love the slightly sweet and tangy flavor combination." - Michael Johnson, Texas

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use active dry yeast and let it activate in the water with sugar before adding other ingredients.
• For best results, let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
• Use a high-fiber cereal mix that is easily available in supermarkets in the United States to add fiber to the bread.