High-Fiber Whole Wheat Gouda Bread Recipe Is a Family Favorite (9 Ingredients) High Fiber Recipes High Protein Recipes Bread/Muffins Sandwiches Side Dishes Low Sugar Recipes Snacks

This simple, versatile whole wheat bread recipe is a family favorite. This whole-wheat bread recipe is a healthy alternative that's high in fiber and more complex than a plain white bread. We love using this fiber-rich bread (learn about the health benefits of fiber) for sandwiches, toast and as a side dish with dinner. 

To make this homemade high-fiber and high-protein bread recipe you will need to grab these simple ingredients from your fridge and pantry: whole-wheat flour, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, granulates sugar or honey, yeast, vital wheat gluten, onion flakes, either fresh garlic or garlic powder, and a firm cheese like gouda, Swiss or cheddar.

Variation: I've also made this bread in a cast iron skillet. Baked the bread at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.

This easy bread recipe makes two loaves. If you're a garlic lover, be careful with adding more garlic, as garlic can kill the yeast. Use this whole-wheat bread like you would sandwich bread. 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes plus 1 1/2 hours to rise
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes
Servings: 20 (makes 2 loaves)

Ingredients

• 4 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 cups warm water
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons yeast
• 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
• 1 cup onion flakes
• 2 teaspoons garlic or 1 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 cups shredded gouda or other firm cheese (Swiss, mild cheddar, etc.)

Here's how to make it:

1. Combine all ingredients except flour and cheese. Be careful adding more garlic! You do not want to kill your yeast.
2. Add the flour 1 cup at a time until dough is sticky but firm. 
3. Knead dough for about 10 minutes. (I use my KitchenAid stand mixer.) Let it rise 45 minutes. 
4. Add the cheese. 
5. Divide the batter into two and place each half into a bread pan. Make three slices across the top of both loaves and allow them to rise for 45 minutes. 
6. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven (325 degrees F for glass pans) for 35 minutes. Store the bread in an airtight container.

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