4 Fantastic High-Fiber Bread Recipes

Bread, the age-old staple that has graced our tables for centuries, is undergoing a flavorful revolution, one that's all about embracing health without compromising on taste by simply adding more fiber to it.

The benefits of incorporating more fiber into your diet are undeniable—enhanced digestion, sustained energy levels, and even potential weight management.

From the warm aroma of the Cinnamon Raisin Swirl to the rustic charm of the Seedy Whole Grain Delight, these recipes are a celebration of creativity and nutrition in perfect harmony

So, prepare to enter the realm of high-fiber bread recipes that will entice your taste buds and revolutionize your daily bread consumption.

Honey Oats Extravaganza

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup oat flour
• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 packet of active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 ¼ cups warm water

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, oat flour, rolled oats, yeast, and salt.
2. Add honey and warm water. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Let it rise for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
5. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
6. Sprinkle some extra oats on top of the loaf.
7. Cover and let the dough rise again for 30-45 minutes.
8. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
9. Bake the loaf for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
10. Let it cool before slicing and serving.

Cinnamon Raisin Swirl

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• ½ cup oat flour
• ¼ cup ground flaxseed
• 1 packet of active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 ¼ cups warm water

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine whole wheat flour, oat flour, ground flaxseed, yeast, salt, and cinnamon.
2. Add raisins to the dry mixture.
3. Pour in maple syrup and warm water. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1-2 hours.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle.
8. Sprinkle extra cinnamon and raisins on top.
9. Roll up the dough into a swirl and place it in a greased loaf pan.
10. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fragrant.
11. Allow it to cool before slicing.

Cheesy Garlic & Herb

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or basil)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 packet of active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 ¼ cups warm water

Directions

1. Mix whole wheat flour, minced garlic, yeast, and salt in a bowl.
2. Add olive oil and warm water to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-2 hours.
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. Punch down the dough and shape it into a log.
7. With the help of a sharp knife, make cuts into the dough lengthwise.
8. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese and mixed herbs on top of the dough and into the cuts.
9. By holding the dough lengthwise, rotate and form it into a long swirl.
10. Now coil the swirled dough into a circle and place it on a lined baking sheet.
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
12. Allow it to cool slightly before enjoying it.

Seedy Whole Grain Delight

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• ½ cup rye flour
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
• ¼ cup sesame seeds
• ¼ cup poppy seeds
• 1 packet of active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cups warm water

Directions

1. Mix whole wheat flour, rye flour, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds in a bowl.
2. Add yeast and salt to the mixture.
3. Pour in warm water and knead the dough for 5-7 minutes.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1-2 hours.
5. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
7. Sprinkle extra seeds on top of the loaf.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the bread is golden and sounds hollow when tapped.
9. Allow it to cool before slicing and enjoying.

Happy Baking!