This is an easy everyday bread made with a mix of coarse bulgur, wholewheat and all purpose flours. The bread has a softer, springy texture and a mellow, slightly sweet taste from nutty bulgur and honey. It is excellent for sandwiches, or toast.
Bulgur, a Middle Eastern staple made from precooked wheat berries, has a wonderful nutty flavour and a lighter texture than cracked wheat made from raw wheat berries.
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- Place bulgur in a large bowl. Add in the boiling water. Set aside to soak for an hour until tender. Line two loaf pans with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, stir together the flours, wheat germ, and table salt. Crumble the fresh yeast over.
- Stir water, honey, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil into the puffed bulgur. Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix at first at slow speed for 4 minutes or until the dough comes together then increase the speed and stir until the dough has become smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
- Turn out the dough and shape into a ball. Grease the mixing bowl with a little bit oil. Return the dough to bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth or plastic wrap, and let dough rise for about an hour or until doubled in size. Punch down, and divide the dough into three portions. Round up each portion of dough. Cover them with a kitchen towel and rest for 10 minutes.
- Deflate the dough ball. Shape two of them into balls and one into a log. Place two dough balls in the larger pan, and the log into the smaller pan, then brush the tops with olive oil and dust with some whole wheat flour. Cover and let rise 1-2 hours until doubled in volume.
- Preheat the oven to 190C/375F. Cut an 1/2 inch deep slash down the length of the loaves. Bake in the center of the hot oven for about 40-50 minutes until nicely brown. Cool in the pans on a rack for 5 minutes. Turn out and cool.
This is the first time I see bulgur bread - it looks delicious! And I love the shape :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous looking bread. The eyes are taken care of and I'm sure it tastes good too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wholesome looking bread...I can just imagine it with butter and homemade cherry jam now! XOXO
ReplyDeleteYup, just like Susan said, this bread with awesome butter would be winner for me :)
ReplyDeleteThis bread has me wanting breakfast again my friend, it's so fluffy :D
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Choc Chip Uru
What gorgeous bread! Very tasty I'm sure.
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Rosa
Fabulous loaf of bread Angie.
ReplyDelete:-) Mandy
This is my first time to see bulgur in bread and the loaves are so pretty too. I would enjoy their nutty taste that the bulgur brings.
ReplyDeleteSam
That's a lovely looking bread. I think it would be wonderful sliced to make a ploughman's lunch xx
ReplyDeleteWow .. the top looks so crusty just the way i like it. Would to have a loaf for breakfast!
ReplyDeleteI like the shape of your bread. It has nice crust too.
ReplyDeleteI've never made bread w/ bulgur before - but I love the look and sound of these loaves...adding it to my to-try list for future bread baking endeavors! I hope you'll drop by and share this with this month's edition of BYOB-#BakeYourOwnBread, Angie! (http://www.girlichef.com/2012/07/byob-bake-your-own-bread-july-12-some.html) =)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous looking loaf. Looks nice and hearty. I'd love a warm slice with melting butter!
ReplyDeleteI love the rustic look and soft texture of those loaves. I can imagine their rich flavor and scent. Nicely done!
ReplyDeletePerfect clicks and loved the shapes :)
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A beautiful rustic bread, Angie! I would love those sweet, nutty flavors.
ReplyDeleteSoft and yummy. Better than in a bakery. Ciao
ReplyDeletethis sounds so original and healthy. and I bet it was tasty too! love the airy crumb and the color. and the lighting is always gorgeous in your pics...
ReplyDeleteThis bread looks so good, I wish I could just grab a loaf. The bulgur sounds like a fantastic idea (I've never had bread made with bulgur before)!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely and surprising loaf of bread. I've never made bread with bulgur and this sounds very interesting. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteI've so far tried 30% of your bread recipes. This looks delicious and I think I may add some nuts in it. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLovely bread. I never imagined that it could be used to make bread. Bulgur, is not only a Middle Eastern staple but its use is most common in Europe as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great combination, Angie! Bulgur and whole wheat together in a beautiful and perfect healthy bread...totally genius! I'm craving this wonderful bread. How come they don't sell these even in the best gourmet bread shops? You should have you own gourmet bread shop. Guaranteed it would be a huge success:D
ReplyDeletewow..this looks sinful..! yumm..!
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Angie,your bread sounds so healthy. The loaves really turned out great...definitely bakery quality bread.
ReplyDeleteI love the rustic appearance in the pics..
ReplyDeleteWhat a flavourful and tasty looking bread!
ReplyDeleteThis bread looks absolutely wonderful! I would eat this any day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use of bulgar! A hearty loaf indeed.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so rustic and perfect. Yum!
ReplyDeleteIt looks perfectly delicious!
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ReplyDeleteHi Angie,
ReplyDeleteThe bread looks good in appearance. I am sure it would be delicious too.
I purchase bread from bakeries near to my house but I did not try to prepare one yet. Your post would be helpful to try as a start.
Thanks for sharing it.
Regards,
Abhilash
Great looking rustic bread...I used bulgur in salads only...
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous loaf, Angie! Looks absolutely incredible! :)
ReplyDeleteThose are two handsome loaves. There's nothing like crusty bread - and the smell of bread baking is devine.
ReplyDeleteThere is a type of bulgur bread made in South Lebanon that is made almost exclusively with bulgur; I love this one for the sandwich possibilities! You are a master at baking Angie!
ReplyDeleteI think this bread are so testy..........
ReplyDeleteThat bread looks very hearty. I bet it would make great toast.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bread, Angie. I've never made a loaf with bulgur. Bet it's marvelous toasted!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful bread!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a unique use of bulghur. Being Middle Eastern, we use it in our home several times a week. I have never thought to express it in a western-style bread. Lovely share!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting bread; I wonder if the bulgur adds texture to the bread?
ReplyDeleteAngie , these are gorgeous bread ! I've seen these kind of bread here but they don't list bulgur as an ingredients :P Or maybe it's just the same color :D Sounds like it has this interesting texture with those grains you've used !
ReplyDeleteI've never tried using Bulgur in bread. This bread has such a nice combination of ingredients, I'm sure it tastes wonderful and is nutritious. Next time I decide to make bread I'll definitely give this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the shape of this bread, lovely crumbs too!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the idea of using bulgur in bread -- and it turned out so beautiful! Bet it has great flavor and texture too!
ReplyDeleteI've never used Bulgur before. I would love the nutty slightly sweet flavor of this bread. I can see the soft texture in your photos. Very nice Angie!
ReplyDeleteWow Angie,
ReplyDeleteThis is just too impressive! Love this bread. Baked so beautifully and perfectly.
I am a bread girl, I can have it with every meal, and your looks so hearty and delicious@ Love it! As always, great photos!
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this bread! Can´t wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteI see a sandwich with hard boiled eggs, home grown lettuce and heirloom tomatoes with just a smear of mayo on the bread, yum.
ReplyDeleteNice loaf of bread...never thought in using bulgur...looks so light with great texture.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week Angie :)
gorgeous loaves!
ReplyDeleteRICO PAN LUCE ESPECTACULAR ME ENCANTA,ABRAZOS HUGS,HUGS.
ReplyDeletewhat nice a bukgur bread! Angie I used a lot bulgur but never in bread! nice!!
ReplyDeleteYuumm. I bought a huge bag of bulgur the other day for my tabouli and don't know what to do with the rest, so thank you!
ReplyDeleteDelicious bulgur whole wheat bread, it has beautiful crust and crumb.
ReplyDeleteI am still not an expert in baking. Just getting my hands there. Baking bread at home is my most recent fav activity ! The bread you baked looks perfect.
ReplyDeleteI need tol bake more but scared of the whole process. Kudos to you for a successful loaf!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful loaves, Angie! I like the look of the crusty crust!
ReplyDeleteI love bulgur but would never imagine I could put it in a bread. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteHi Angie,
ReplyDeleteI tried this yesterday ! It works!
My family like the bulgur whole wheat bread so much! Thank you for making me look like a professional cooker. :)
you must submit your bulgur whole wheat bread photos on Food Photography to make others hungry?
You know it’s fun to do that. LOL. Hey, probably they would do this recipe too. :)
XOXO~
These loaves are cute, especially with the indented crust!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen this type of bread before but it looks amazing! I'm bookmarking it right now!
ReplyDeleteAs usual the perfect made bread and photo lovely!
ReplyDeleteThe look of your bread looks so cute. Loving it.
ReplyDeleteHope you're having a great week ahead, dear.
Kristy
Oh, how I'd love to be your neighbor! I'd come knocking on your door anytime I caught the yeasty smell of fresh baked bread! This whole wheat version looks marvelous!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous, rustic loaf!
ReplyDeletesweet and nutty make for a great tasting bread for sure. Nice recipe
ReplyDeleteSimple but very tasty bread. Great for an afternoon snack with cup of tea. Have a wonderful week, Angie! :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so healthy and whole-grainy. I'd love some with a slather of jam.
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This looks so tasty Angie! I love honey wheat bread!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous loaf. I am finding the right moment to bake more home made breads. Time to change and put the sweet stuff away.. LOL.. Never tried bulgur and wheat together before, and really am intrigue. xoxo, Jo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful baked bread Angie! I like how you use a variety of healthy grains in all your baking;-)
ReplyDeleteBulgur has such a hearty, robust flavor. I imagine it tastes quite at home in a bread like this! Beautiful work, as usual, Angie!
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing like a loaf of fresh baked bread! Your bulgar bread sounds incredibly dense, flavorful and delicious1 Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteOh Angie this sounds so good! I love baking and this is a great recipe to try out. I never tried to use bulgur to make bread, perfect for a healthy and tasty breakfast.
ReplyDeletei really admire everything you make, that's a very gorgeous loaf. Not very sure what bulgur is but will find out :)
ReplyDeleteI love how you slice the top to give it that beautiful look! Your bread seriously looks gorgeous! Hugs, Terra
ReplyDeleteYour skill just amazes me. The bread looks perfect.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like it would make a terrific sandwich bread with lots of flavor!
ReplyDeleteWow! I've been rounding up a bunch of bread recipes to try and this is the fist I've seen with bulgur. My family is Armenian so we always have bulgur on hand. I look forward to testing this out :)
ReplyDeleteI am totally making this! Have so much bulgur at home. Coarse, fine, medium whatever you want. Is it ok to skip wheat germ or is it required for the texture?
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ReplyDeleteIt's optional. I have also baked this without using wheat germ and it's perfectly all right.
Angie, I made them. They were perfect. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIf you let me I'like to put the recipe on my food blog, called TuzEkmek.
@sare I am glad that you tired and enjoyed the bread. Sure you can use the recipe on your blog.
ReplyDeletePerfectly baked Angie.
ReplyDeleteAngie, made them this weekend. I baked all three loaves last night and we are done with one already :)
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