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Whole Wheat French Toast

Three pieces of whole wheat french toast on a plate drizzled with 100% maple syrup with a side of apple slices.

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The key to this whole wheat french toast recipe is definitely the bread. One of the most important lessons I hope people take away from this blog is that you must always read the ingredients label (if it is processed enough to have a label) before buying/eating anything.

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FIVE STARS! Love, love, love that it’s healthy and delicious!!
- Jackie

Why Make the Switch to Wholegrain Toast?

For years I bought my husband Arnold's “Whole Grains” Health Nut Bread from the grocery store until one day we finally read the ingredients. If it only takes a handful of key staples to make bread (flour, water, yeast, salt) why did we find 40 items on the list?  It was rather disturbing so we of course immediately made a switch and started buying our bread from a true bakery (and no, it’s not one of those so-called bakeries located in the grocery store…don’t let those fool you either).

Our bread now only has 5 ingredients, and it is by far the best whole wheat bread I’ve ever tasted. I’ve actually been toying with the idea of trying to make my own bread (with a bread maker of course), but I’m a little worried that it won’t be as good as what we get from Great Harvest! Whole wheat makes the best bread for toast, and you get the benefit of added nutrition, too!

So making French Toast or not .. please make sure you are at least starting off with the right kind of bread.

Two girls hands making french toast wheat bread recipe

Fun Ways to Make French Toast Recipe with Whole Wheat Bread

Now that we got that out of the way, you will not believe how easy it is to make french toast with whole wheat bread. And don’t feel like you have to stick to the basics if you are in a creative mood. You could easily switch things up by cutting your bread out with fun cookie cutter shapes or even adding some extra flavor to the mix. I think adding a dash of nutmeg, some orange zest, or even a splash of Grand Marnier would really make this dish extra special.

Also, don’t feel like this meal can only be served for breakfast … I actually made this French Toast for dinner last weekend, and as you can imagine it was a big hit!

Get Your Kids to Help

And if you have kids this is actually the perfect recipe for little helpers. Don’t stress about the raw egg factor, just let them roll their sleeves up and dig in. As you can see in the picture below both of my daughters eagerly prepped our bread for us. I barely had to do anything, and it was kind of nice!

Other Whole Wheat Breakfast Recipes

  • Whole-Wheat Waffles
  • Whole-Wheat Banana Bread
  • Fluffy Applesauce Waffles
  • Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes
  • Filled Pancakes (a.k.a Whole-Wheat Ebelskivers)
French Toast from 100 Days of Real Food

Whole Wheat French Toast

This delicious recipe for Whole-Wheat French Toast is perfect to have your kids help in the kitchen. It's super simple to make and we love having it for breakfast and dinner. Get creative by adding some extra ingredients that I share in this post.
4 Reviews / 5 Average
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Method: Freezer Friendly, Too Easy
Diet: Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Vegetarian
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Servings: 5 toasts
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Ingredients
  

  • 5 pieces whole-wheat bread
  • 4 eggs
  • ⅓ cup milk ((or heavy cream))
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • butter (for cooking)
  • pure maple syrup (for serving)

Instructions
 

  • Cut the bread into desired shape (we made triangles).
  • Whisk together the eggs, cream or milk, and vanilla in a shallow dish.
  • One-by-one dip the bread into the egg mixture until it is evenly coated on both sides. Let the excess run off before transferring the pieces to a plate.
  • If you have a griddle turn it to 325 degrees F. If you don’t have a griddle don’t fret…any old sauté pan will do. If using a pan place it over medium heat.
  • Melt a teaspoon or two of butter in your pan/griddle then add the first batch of battered bread. The key is for the finished product to be cooked all the way through by the time the outside turns brown so the heat should not be too high.
  • Cook until golden brown on both sides. Add a little more butter for a second batch if necessary.
    Serve warm with pure maple syrup and a side of fruit. Enjoy!

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Whole Wheat French Toast
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 133mg44%
Sodium 62mg3%
Potassium 70mg2%
Carbohydrates 2g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 215IU4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 38mg4%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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About Lisa Leake

Lisa is a wife, mother, foodie, blogger, and #1 New York Times Best-selling author who is on a mission to cut out processed food.

Comments

  1. Lyn Singher says

    March 09, 2020 at 9:22 pm

    I always struggle with knowing when French toast is cooked through. I always tend to cook longer if inside looks wet yet and then the outside gets to dark. And it seems to take forever to cook,
    Also if you triple your recipe is it all the same proportion of all the ingredients and just tripled? I always use whole wheat bread.

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      March 10, 2020 at 11:26 am

      If you adjust the serving size to the amount you'd like it will make the ingredient adjustments as needed for you. - Nicole

      Reply
      • Brittany c says

        July 06, 2020 at 9:42 am

        Is it 66 cals for one slice?

      • 100 Days Admin says

        July 06, 2020 at 12:13 pm

        Yes. This recipe calls for 5 slices. - Nicole

  2. Corrie says

    March 11, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    5 stars
    Yum, yum, yum! This is my go-to french toast recipe. Add an extra egg, and a splash of milk, and it's enough for 7 slices of bread. Also, sometimes I use orange extract instead of vanilla. So good! (PS: for me and my carbon steel pan, it's two minutes per side on medium.)

    Reply
  3. Judi says

    August 25, 2016 at 3:51 pm

    Wheat is a grass and is not easily digested by a human body. Grasses are good for cows and animals with the kind of stomach to digest it. A better choice would be to make your own bread using nut flours--almond, coconut, etc.

    Reply
  4. Sarah Dickison says

    August 25, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    5 stars
    Honwy oven Bread
    8 cups whole wheat flour (divided plus some extra for kneading)
    4 cups luke-warm water (115 degrees F)
    1/3 cup honey
    2 tsp active dry yeast
    2 tsp sea salt
    4 Tbsp butter softened
    olive oil

    1. Proof yeast, honey, 1 C water, butter 10 minutes.
    2. Mix all ingredients together.
    3. Knead 10 minutes until no longer sticky. On floured surface.
    4. Oil bowl, rise dough covered, in warm area 1 hour.
    5. Punch down.
    6. Make 2 loaves place in 2 oiled pans.
    7. Rise 30 minutes in warm area.
    8. Bake 350* 40 minutes.
    Recipe credit: adventuresinbowersland

    Reply
  5. Jackie says

    February 22, 2015 at 10:12 am

    5 stars
    FIVE STARS! Love, love, love that it's healthy and delicious!!

    Reply
  6. Patty says

    August 29, 2014 at 4:03 am

    I am loving your recipes, but am wondering why 4 eggs for 5 slices of bread. And, how is 5 slices considered a serving for 4? I don't know anyone who has one slice of french toast. :)
    Thanks, Patty

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      September 02, 2014 at 9:39 am

      Hi Patty. You can always double it. :)

      Reply
  7. Kristen says

    August 23, 2014 at 2:56 am

    Can I use a nut milk (almond) instead of dairy milk? I'm trying to avoid dairy

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      August 25, 2014 at 9:56 pm

      Yep! :)

      Reply
  8. Christina says

    August 17, 2014 at 11:58 am

    This is the same way my mom made French toast for us when we were little! I make it this way for my kids as well. I just use eggs, skim milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Yum!

    Reply
  9. Patty says

    August 17, 2014 at 11:47 am

    I make your pancake and waffle recipes and freeze them and it's so nice to just pop in the toaster in the morning! Have you frozen the French toast? Any reason you shouldn't?
    Thanks so much for all the great recipes you put out there for all of us to try and enjoy.....my family eats a lot healthier because of you! :)

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      August 18, 2014 at 5:07 pm

      Hi Patty. You can certainly freeze these. :)

      Reply
  10. HeatherH says

    May 20, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    5 stars
    I made this recipe not too long ago. I thought I knew how to make good french toast before, but after making this, I realized i've been doing it all wrong! This was absolutely wonderful. I followed the recipe exactly, and they came out delicious. Thank you so much for the inspiring recipes!

    Reply
  11. Cindy Lofton says

    February 13, 2014 at 9:33 am

    Lisa- I frequent your recipes regularly but have never left a comment! I've been making this French toast for at least 6 months now, and it has become a favorite for my kids and I. I made it this morning and it took less than 10 minutes from start to putting it on our plates. I just wanted to say thank you for all the great and easy recipes and thank you for paving the way for many of us to learn how to prepare real food in very do-able ways.

    Reply
  12. Jamie Dunson says

    December 11, 2013 at 9:01 am

    Staple in my home, one of my favorite dishes. Yummo

    Reply
  13. Shannon Carrow says

    November 13, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    Hi Lisa,
    Can I make a huge batch of this and freeze it? Does it thaw well?
    I apologize if this has already been asked and answered.
    Thanks!
    Shannon

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      November 17, 2013 at 1:40 pm

      Hi Shannon. You can. Just be sure to cook before freezing, otherwise they tend to fall apart. ~Amy

      Reply
  14. Susan McAlinden says

    November 08, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Love your website and your passion! Do you have a french toast caserole recipe that could be made prior to a large gathering? (Maybe refrigerated overnight and baked the day of)? Also, we do not have a great harvest where we live (although I LOVE great harvest!). Do you have another recommendation for whole wheat bread, short of making your own? Thanks! Use the french toast recipe as a challenge for you to create - I see that other readers would like one as well!

    Reply
  15. Tiffanie W says

    October 16, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    Another thing I like to do is add a 1/2 TBS of sugar and sprinkle cinnamon over the top of egg mixture before dipping bread. Don't even need syrup but abit tastes good :-)

    Reply
  16. Jocelyn says

    August 30, 2013 at 9:32 am

    Love your recipes! I would love to see a French toast casserole recipe! Seems like it might be easier/faster, especially if you can make it the night before. I've tried googling for one but they all have sugar or other unhealthy ingredients. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      November 12, 2013 at 7:33 am

      Hi Jocelyn. We have this recipe that can be made ahead: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2012/01/11/recipe-breakfast-casserole-bites/. Lisa doesn't stray much from Great Harvest and her homemade honey wheat sandwich bread. Do you have another bakery around? It is really tough to find a bread with a low ingredient list. Ezekial sprouted grain bread, which is found in the freezer section of most grocery stores, is a good alternative. ~Amy

      Reply
  17. Rachel says

    August 25, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Any luck freezing and reheating?

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      August 28, 2013 at 3:39 pm

      Hi Rachel. Cook them first, of course. These freeze, defrost, and reheat well. I reheat in the oven. ~Amy

      Reply
      • Rachel Haseman says

        August 28, 2013 at 3:48 pm

        Thanks Amy! At what temp and a out how long do you reheat in the oven?

      • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

        August 29, 2013 at 3:25 pm

        Hi again. I'd say 375* until just heated through. ~Amy

      • Rachel says

        August 30, 2013 at 6:42 am

        Thanks!

      • Tracie says

        October 27, 2013 at 3:20 pm

        I have had great results with putting them in my toaster straight from the freezer, just make sure to cut them to a size that will fit in the toaster before freezing them.

  18. Amy D. says

    November 01, 2012 at 1:22 pm

    I find it interesting that you are only using eggs, milk, and vanilla. Typical french toast for me is eggs, milk, nutmeg, and cinnamon. I don't use vanilla since the nutmeg and cinnamon give it plenty of flavor. Have you ever tried it that way? (^_^)

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Jill) says

      November 18, 2012 at 7:09 am

      Hi Amy. Yes, I have had it that way before...thanks for suggesting it to our readers. Jill

      Reply
  19. Connie Webb says

    October 30, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    The whole wheat french toast is a new approach and modern way to stay healthy and eat your favorite food at the same time! Thanks for sharing this quick recipe for everyone to try! Breakfast will never be the same ever again!

    Reply
  20. Lea says

    November 21, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    We tried Claire's recipe (in the comments up above) in our breadmaker last night. BEST bread we've ever made! The bread is soft and light, and the crust is soft too. Thank you Claire!

    Reply
  21. Kristin says

    May 14, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    I woke up today with french toast on the brain, and while I don't really use a recipe for my egg/milk/cinnamon mixture, I wanted to send this idea your way if your family likes french toast :) I essentially made peanut butter/banana sandwiches (whole wheat bread, natural PB, and local honey), dipped them into the egg mixture, fried them on each side in the pan, and then finished them off for 10 minutes on a baking pan in a 350 degree oven.
    If you and your kiddos like peanut butter as much as we do, they will love this. We drizzled the teeniest bit of pure maple syrup on top, along with extra cinnamon. A good way to pack an extra punch of protein and healthy fat along with a sweet indulgence!

    Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      May 15, 2011 at 9:46 pm

      Love your idea for french toast sandwiches...thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  22. Stephanie says

    April 12, 2011 at 2:39 am

    Hello!
    I love your blog and ideas...and recipes...and all of it! After watching Food Inc, and reading Michael Pollan's books, we have changed from being health-food junk-food eaters, to eating more local and fresh...however we are only about half way there. I still don't have a lot of time to cook from scratch and plan ahead...I really need to work on that! One thing I really need to work on is making my own bread. I love Great Harvest, but I think it would be cheaper to make it myself. I just wondered how it is going for you with your new bread machine, if it was worth it, and what recipe you are using??? Keep this up...it is fun!!

    Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      April 20, 2011 at 1:23 am

      Thanks so much for your support! I am loving my new breadmaker. I've tried 3 or 4 recipes and am enjoying one that calls for 3.5 cups whole-wheat flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1.5 cups water, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 4 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon yeast (that's from memory...I think that's right!).

      Reply
  23. Rekha says

    March 09, 2011 at 10:02 am

    Lovely recipe.. i also love to eat real food.. happy to stop by here on your space.

    Reply
  24. Vee says

    February 28, 2011 at 7:48 pm

    This is so frustrating, because Arnold is the only brand of bread (aside from Pepperidge Farm, I think, at least some of their varieties) they sell at my grocery store that doesn't have HFCS... I thought it was the best I could do! Especially since every time I make my own in my breadmaker, it's not very good and Husband won't eat it. I live in a really rural area, so I will have to do some looking as to where I can get some better bread!

    Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      March 01, 2011 at 11:52 pm

      Do you use honey for a little sweetener when you make your own bread?

      Reply
  25. Jessica E. says

    February 24, 2011 at 11:45 am

    i just read about soaking grains before baking your bread as i'm wanting to start that adventure as well
    http://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/2008/03/nourishing-practices-soaking-grains-2.html

    sorry if this isn't new to y'all :) it was new to me!

    Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      March 01, 2011 at 9:32 pm

      very interesting...never even heard of such a thing!

      Reply
  26. Cécy says

    February 23, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    I always, always made French Toasts with cinnamon. It's a habit from growing up I guess, to me if it doesn't have cinnamon it just doesn't qualify :)
    In France we call it Pain Perdu which means "lost bread" it's not made with the soft bread you have here but traditional bread like a baguette or flute. The reason for the name is that it's a way to use bread that is too dry to eat by softening it with the egg/milk mixture and then cooking it. We often joke around that "it's not lost for everyone".
    I have very fond memories of my dad making us some, he would butter them right off the pan and sprinkle them with a little bit of sugar. Always a special treat for me.

    Bread wise, I found this recipe that looks promising for whole wheat. I always have issues with my bread rising if it's whole wheat in the bread machine.
    http://www.progressivepioneer.com/progressive-pioneer/2010/03/no-fail-whole-wheat-bread-its-not-dense.html

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    • Laurin says

      February 24, 2011 at 6:34 pm

      I was going to say the same thing about the cinnamon! And plus cinnamon is beneficial for you!

      Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      March 01, 2011 at 9:27 pm

      I just love to hear about your meals from a French point-of-view...keep the comments coming! :) Also, I just got a bread machine and am looking for recipes to try. Do you just throw the same ingredients on their list in the machine? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Cécy says

        March 01, 2011 at 10:54 pm

        I tried the bread recipe I linked and totally love it. I only used the bread machine to mix the ingredients since I don't have a standing mixer. I proofed the yeast in a plastic bowl (somehow it didn't do as well when I tried the metal bowl of the bread machine at first). Then transfered the honey/water/yeast to the bread machine, added the ingredients according to the instructions, waited 1 minutes, added the rest of the ingredient and used the beggining of the bread program to mix it for 10mn.
        This bread doesn not need over mixing, the dough is very sticky which is what makes it so fluffy.
        I've had a hard time with 100% whole wheat in the bread machine, most recipes coming with my bread machine ask for so many ingredients and usually the bread doesn't rise as much and is a bit dense. This one I just loved, it's barely more hands on and the result is way better. I may try with other flours and nuts now that I'm starting to get the hang of it.

        On the French note: I think we have a different approche to food (or at least my family did) compare to what I see here. I think part of it is because we tend to eat later and have/take more time to cook in the kitchen.

      • 100 Days of Real Food says

        March 05, 2011 at 7:41 pm

        I would love to hear more about your French approach to food...I am so interested in what is different!!

  27. Karen says

    February 23, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    Meant to add....I do use my Kitchen Aid when I am making my Pita dough...comes out great every time.

    Reply
    • Laurin says

      February 24, 2011 at 6:25 pm

      Do you have a recipe for whole wheat pita dough?? I love pita bread and would love to make my own! I have a kitchen aid and dough hook so I would love to try your recipe!

      Reply
  28. Karen says

    February 23, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    I use mine for the mixing only. I seem to 'overdo' it when I use my Kitchen Aid and I am not crazy about the results when I bake bread in the machine.

    Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      March 01, 2011 at 4:43 pm

      I've heard this a lot from people...about only using their bread maker to knead. I finally got one yesterday and can't wait to see the results from baking. I hope it turns out good!

      Reply
  29. sara says

    February 23, 2011 at 2:16 am

    I love my bread maker-but not to make bread lol! For the cost to make a loaf of whole wheat bread I can buy it cheaper at a local bread outlet. I can get a loaf of whole wheat organic bread at the outlet for $1.39. And they have several options, including one with flax seed, one with oats etc.
    Also, whole wheat is brutal on bread makers, and many can't handle it.
    But I do love my bread maker for dinner rolls, pizza crust, cinnamon rolls etc. Definitely a great kitchen tool to own!

    Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      March 01, 2011 at 4:20 pm

      I finally just got a bread maker yesterday and got excited about all the non-bread things you can do with it. I can't wait to start experimenting!

      Reply
  30. Kelly says

    February 22, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    I also make my own bread and use my Kitchen Aid mixer with the dough hook. I just got it a couple of months ago and I love it! Have not bought bread from the store since. I have been using the bread recipes that come with the mixer.

    Reply
  31. MEg says

    February 22, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    Lisa, Was just coming over here to tell you that making bread is EASY. Easier than the tortillas you make all the time. I use my kitchenaid mixer dough hook to knead the dough for 10 minutes, transfer to an oiled metal bowl, then sit in the oven (turned on to 170 then turned off) for 1-2 hours until doubled. Then, take it out, punch it down, roll it out, roll it up like a jelly roll, and put in a bread pan to let rise again for 1 hour. Then bake. The hands on time is literally no more than 15 minutes. I'm not kidding. mostly, you are waiting for the yeast to do its magic. You can do it, and if you have a kitchen aid already, you really do not need a bread maker. Good luck!

    Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      March 01, 2011 at 4:15 pm

      I know so many have told me I can do it w/o a bread maker, but I think what scares me away is how many hours you have to be around for the rising/kneading process. I had a credit to amazon from an xmas return, and it is very tempting to put in ingredients and simply push a button to start it. So I ordered a maker that arrived yesterday. Maybe I should make one loaf in there and one by hand...and save my receipt just in case!! I am impressed you make your own from scratch like that!

      Reply
      • Meg says

        March 01, 2011 at 7:19 pm

        I'm usually home by 5-5:30, and I'll mix it up right then to let rise. By 9PM, it's all done. But, if you want to mix and knead, then leave the first rise while you go run errands, it's okay if it gets bigger than double. You really only need to be around to catch the loaf on the second rise at teh right time. Good luck, and have fun with your bread maker! I've heard it's great to make homemade jam in there.

  32. kimn says

    February 22, 2011 at 1:38 am

    Before you buy a breadmaker, just try to make it yourself. I bought a good breadmaker but found that making it by hand is really very easy and makes a much more delicious bread. i'll try to post my recipe soon -- i tried sooo many recipes and finally mastered 100% whole wheat bread! only ingredients are: ww flour, yeast, honey, water, yeast, olive oil and salt if you want to include it.

    Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      March 01, 2011 at 4:11 pm

      I think I am too lazy to do all the kneading and allow time for rising...many have told me I could easily make it w/o a breadmaker, but I just bought one anyway! I had a credit to amazon from a returned xmas gift so it just seemed like the right thing to do.

      Reply
      • kimn says

        March 03, 2011 at 1:20 am

        my recipe requires no kneading!

    • Stephanie says

      August 26, 2011 at 4:17 pm

      Can I get the recipe?? :) Thanks!

      Reply
  33. Tracy says

    February 21, 2011 at 2:45 am

    I got a bread machine from the Hospice Thrift Store. $5. 17 years old. Worth every penny (and then some) for the tasty bread my ancient electronic makes for me. Definitely make the plunge and buy a bread maker. You will not regret it! Thanks for the French Toast recipe. I will definitely be trying this soon.

    Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      February 21, 2011 at 10:33 pm

      I have decided to shop for a bread maker this week...thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  34. Mamie says

    February 20, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    Homemade bread IS easy and tastes GOOD! We use a breadmaker to mix/knead the dough, then take it out to shape, rise, and bake in a bread pan in the oven. Here is a link to a WONDERFUL recipe from Tammy's Recipes which can be made either with 1/2 whole wheat and 1/2 white flour (more palatable to some "not on board" family members) OR with 100% whole wheat for those who are all-the-way whole foods. http://www.tammysrecipes.com/homemade_wheat_bread

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    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      February 21, 2011 at 10:32 pm

      I've printed the recipe and decided to give it a shot! Thanks!

      Reply
  35. Jan says

    February 20, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    Someone gave me a breadmaker and I learned it is great to mix the dough but terrible to bake the dough. So I mix/kneed the dough in the bread maker and transfer it to a pan and bake it in the oven- comes out perfect! You have to use some unbleached white flour with whole wheat flour or it will come out too dense.

    Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      February 21, 2011 at 10:12 pm

      I've heard that you get what you pay for with breadmakers. Friends are telling me it is worth it to spend over $100 for a really good one...could that possibly be a factor with the baking aspect of yours?

      Reply
  36. Amy says

    February 20, 2011 at 9:54 pm

    I assure you, your bread will be delicious. We got a honey whole wheat loaf from Great Harvest yesterday and my husband and I agreed - mine is better! I encourage you to make your own; you won't regret it.
    When you're ready to give it a shot, try this recipe:
    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Honey-Of-An-Oatmeal-Bread/Detail.aspx
    I use white whole wheat flour in it (with just a bit of unbleached all purpose for softness and sweetness) and it is a winner!

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    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      February 21, 2011 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks for the recipe b/c I am going to get a breadmaker!! I am hoping that using it along with my wheat grinder will be a winning combination :)

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        February 23, 2011 at 11:54 pm

        Go here to learn more about grinding wheat: http://everydayfoodstorage.net/2010/06/23/back-to-basics-how-to-grind-wheat/food-storage-recipes

        I dont have a grinder (yet) but definately is something on te wish list.

      • 100 Days of Real Food says

        March 01, 2011 at 9:30 pm

        cool...thanks! I could definitely stand to learn more about the process.

  37. Claire says

    February 20, 2011 at 7:56 pm

    You should definitely get a bread machine! I got one for Christmas this year (mostly inspired by your blog by the way) and I have really enjoyed it. To be honest, I think my whole wheat is better than Great Harvest, plus my house smells fabulous for several hours when I make it. Plus it costs me just under $2 per loaf (that is with non-organic whole wheat flour). I also find it easier to dump a few ingredients in my bread machine (in my pajamas if I want) than load my two young kids in the car and drive 15 mintues to Great Harvest when I am out of bread. :)

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    • Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says

      February 21, 2011 at 2:55 pm

      Claire,

      Would you share you recipe? I have a bread machine collecting dust in the garage, and am a die-hard Great Harvest fan. It's not very convenient for me to get there, and of course they are closed 2 days a week! Honey Whole Wheat is my favorite, and I can't imagine finding a recipe that tastes as good! (I will NOT put white/ap flour in my bread, and don't agree that you must to get good bread. GH doesn't use it, I don't need to either!). I am so interested in what you make...?

      ~

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      • Claire says

        February 22, 2011 at 1:46 am

        Hi, Angie. I agree that you do not need white flour to make it good - I don't use any. I also love Great Harvest, nothing against them, but it is just easier and cheaper for me to make my own. Anyway, here is the recipe I've been using. I found it online and have altered it a little... It makes a 1/1.5 lb loaf.

        1 1/4 C. water
        1 1/2 T. butter (chopped into small pieces)
        1/3 C. honey
        3 C. whole wheat flour
        1 1/2 tsp. salt
        1 T. dry milk
        3 T. vital wheat gluten
        1 1/2 tsp. active dry yeast
        (I also add 1 T. ground flaxseed for some omega-3s)

        The wheat gluten supposedly makes the bread softer and hold together better. The research I did online about breadmaking seemed to suggest that using it is helpful. People suggested 1 T. per cup of whole wheat flour, so that is what I've been doing.

        Hope this one works for you! Ironically the best price I've found on whole wheat flour (non-organic) is at Whole Foods. They have a generic for $2.34 / 5 lb bag.

      • Angie says

        February 23, 2011 at 2:58 pm

        Thanks so much, Claire! I am going to make this on the weekend. :)

        ~

      • 100 Days of Real Food says

        March 01, 2011 at 4:12 pm

        Will this recipe work in a breadmaker?

      • Jennifer S says

        November 26, 2011 at 10:23 am

        Oh my gosh, this bread turned out great. I have been searching the internet for a bread machine recipe that doesn't turn out so dense, and that my kids and hubby will use for sandwiches, and this is it. Thank you for posting the recipe. I didn't have honey so I substituted with brown sugar.

    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      February 21, 2011 at 9:55 pm

      You are right about the cost savings and the trip over there. I've decided we will finish the two loaves we have, and then that is it! Although I will probably still buy their rolls/hamburger buns.

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      • Andrea says

        February 23, 2011 at 11:48 pm

        I've been baking whole wheat bread for about 6 months now. To get bread that is close in texture to bread from the store (so your family will eat it). I suggest to up the quantity of wheat gluten to 1/4c, add 1Tbs Vinegar, ad add 1/4 instant potato flakes (or 1/4c of the water you used to cook potatos in). I diddnt come up with these tips myself, go to http://everydayfoodstorage.net/2009/03/11/making-homemade-bread-the-food-storage-recipe-challenge/food-storage-recipes I am not associated with this blog, but there is sooo much good info in it!

      • 100 Days of Real Food says

        March 01, 2011 at 9:29 pm

        Thanks so much for sharing! I finally bought myself a bread machine!

  38. Lauren says

    February 20, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    I got the breadmaker and I've tried several recipes but the family will not eat my homemade bread! I buy 100% whole wheat bread from the store but the homemade is better and healthier in my opinion. I feel like I'm fighting with them constantly on dropping the junk. It would be easier if my husband was on board but he's not. Why do they refuse to eat real food?!

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    • Claire says

      February 20, 2011 at 7:59 pm

      Make sure you have a recipe with honey. A little honey goes a long way to sweeten the bread and make it more appealing to skeptical family members. Mine also calls for a little butter and a little dried milk. Not sure if that affects the taste, but my family enjoys my whole wheat bread. Good luck! I know it is frustrating trying to convert unwilling family members.

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    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      February 21, 2011 at 9:53 pm

      Lauren - I am surprised to hear that! They really don't think it is better? Have you gotten your husband to read any of the great books about real food out there or watch Food, Inc. with you?

      Reply
  39. Karen says

    February 20, 2011 at 5:51 pm

    Looks good. I make french toast with my left over challah that I bake each week.
    If you do end up trying a bread machine (I love mine...cuts the time in half), then check out Bed, Bath and Beyond..you can use one of the 20% off coupons.

    Reply
    • 100 Days of Real Food says

      February 21, 2011 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks for the tip b/c I always seem to get those coupons from them!

      Reply

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