High Fiber Bread

[Chefzhat]

Okay, maybe I'm nuts, but I was in the store last night trying to find bread that has a higher fiber count than 2 g. and couldn't find one, not even the "specialty" breads. Is 2 g the highest, or are you all finding nice high fiber bread somewhere else? I have had so much reconstructive surgery "down there";) and REALLY need the fiber.

Got any hints for me??

TIA
Debie

[gabbyh]

Debie,
I order all my high fiber bread/rolls/bagels from Natural Ovens...my freezer is always stocked with their products:
www.naturalovens.com
If you do a search, I'll think you'll find some more discussion on them.

[Kristilyn1]

Arnold's Country Oat and I believe their whole wheat has 3g of fiber. I find it quite delicious--it's all I buy.

Kristi

[Luv to Cook]

I get mine from Costco (they have it at TJ's also, but much cheaper at Costco. I think it is called Milton's. It comes in a bag with a purple label. I think it has 3g fiber per serving and it is soooo good!

Anita

[lorilei]

I hate to send you elsewhere, but health food stores in your area probably carry beautiful sprouted grain breads -- which not only taste wonderful, but are very high in fiber.

If there's nothing like that around, have you thought about making your own?

[HARRYET]

I also buy "Miltons" multi grain bread at Costco, didn't know they sold it at TJ's will have to check that out next time I go there, thanks Anita. I'm not sure but I thought it was 4 - 5 grams of fiber, I could be wrong though.

If you have a Wild Oats in your area I'm sure they would have some wonderful high fiber selections.

Good Luck Ann :)

[clairea]

Pepperidge Farm makes a "Natural Whole Grains" line. Most of these have 3g of fiber per slice and, IMO, are quite good for packaged bread.

[lanie]

Hi Debie!

We have a bread here (in Toronto) called Fibread which has 4 grams fibre per slice - very dense - almost cake-like and probably is not attainable in the US, one GOOD Canadian thing! However, I am sure you are aware of the fibre/vitamin value of these, but I buy Dry Roasted Almonds from the bulk stores (they have the freshest IMHO), I have IBS and along with about 1/2 cup of these a day (sometimes MANY more - I love them) and tons of water - I know I am getting loads of fibre - sorry a little off the bread topic.........

[kentgirl]

Here's another vote for Milton's Bread from Costco. I have also found it at local Safeway stores, although the bread slices are smaller than Costco's so the nutritional information is different.

Also--their English Muffins are wonderful!

[emilycat]

I don't buy sliced bread (just had to put in that little disclaimer ;) ), but my sister buys Nature's Own 100% whole wheat bread, which has 3g for a 50 cal. slice.

[Chefzhat]

Thanks everybody! I'm going shopping!

I wish we had a Costco here in Michigan, I keep reading everyone's posts about what they buy there and sounds like a good store. I'll look for Miltons in our local store. We just started getting Peppridge Farms in our area so I can get that. We have 2 natural food stores in our city and they are so far away from me that it is inconvenient for me to go there.

Thanks again! Debie

[jenniferharris1]

HERE'S ANOTHER VOTE FOR MILTON'S! By far, it's the best bread you can buy. If you've ever had an Arby's market fresh sandwich, Milton's is very similar in texture. It's very chewy and so satisfying! I love this bread.

[BosunsWife]

I don't buy store bought bread anymore. My mom bought us a breadmaker for xmas and I make almost all our bread now. I have one specific recipe that I make for DD and I (DH won't eat bread with "sticks" in it) that has 3 cups of WW flour, 1/2 c. bread flour and 1/3 c. cornmeal. I don't know what the fiber count is, but I do know its a very dense WW bread and makes great toast.

[AD]

The label is a bad indicator since it gives the fiber content per serving. I always check the actual weight in grams of the serving size relative to the grams of fiber.

You can find some great options at www.food-for-life.com. I also like the seven grain bread from the local La Madeleine bakery (www.lamadeleine.com). Mrs. Baird's has a new 100% whole wheat bread.

I am now making my own with 100% white whole wheat flour from King Arthur. I never combine whole wheat and white flours in recipes because it defies the purpose and I prefer a loaf that is super-dense. My recipe is a simple mix of sugar, salt, whole wheat flour, yeast and water.

Unlike most people, I like any bread including whole wheat, very soft and doughy. I could almost eat it raw! I haven't used a toaster in years.

[BosunsWife]

Glad you have the stomach for the 100% whole wheat bread that you made AD :D . I tried making it like that and it was like chewing on shoe leather. I prefer my slight addition of bread flour. Even with the slight addition of white flour, its still beats that stuff you buy in the market.

[Little Bit]

I like the Pepperidge Farm 100% Stoneground whole wheat loaf quite a lot, so I eat it just for tastiness.
Pepperidge Farm makes some others which seem to be crowding the one I like off the shelf, but I really don't care for them at all, flavor and texture-wise. The newer style loaves seem to be bigger, airier and not so tasty. Yuck!

I'm not certain of the fiber content of any of these items, just thought I'd add my opinion of the taste of the stuff.

[Ed]

Originally posted by BosunsWife
I don't buy store bought bread anymore. My mom bought us a breadmaker for xmas and I make almost all our bread now. I have one specific recipe that I make for DD and I (DH won't eat bread with "sticks" in it) that has 3 cups of WW flour, 1/2 c. bread flour and 1/3 c. cornmeal. I don't know what the fiber count is, but I do know its a very dense WW bread and makes great toast.

Hi,


I sure would appreciate it if you would post this recipe. My good Wife, Sharon, is really into the high fiber, healthy, eating. I'm kind of getting into it too, but I try not to let on too much.

We also have a bread maker, and I sure would like to make some of your bread for Sharon.

Thanks,

Ed

[Ohioan]

I routinely get the Food-for-Life 7-Grain Sprouted Grain bread at my local natural food store. It's delicious, as is their Ezekiel Sprouted Grain bread, and the 7-Grain has 3g. of fiber per slice (also 80 calories per slice).

Cheers,
Phoebe

[Luv to Cook]

Harryet,

Make sure you buy it at Costco though. At my TJ's it was $2.50 (i think) for a 1 lb bag of bread. I thought I was getting a great deal. Imagine my surprise when I found out that the bread at Costco was $2.79 for a 2 lb bag!!!!!

Anita

[BosunsWife]

Sure, here it is:

This makes a one and a half pound loaf I believe.

1 1/3 c. water
1/3 c. honey
2 T. veg. oil
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 T. powdered milk
3 c. Whole Wheat flour
1/2 c. bread flour
1/3 c. cornmeal
3 T. Lora Brody Bread Enhancer or 2 T. gluten
2 t. yeast

Put ingredients in your breadmaker according to your directions. Use WW cycle.

Here are my tips. At first I didn't use the gluten and it still made the bread rise fairly well. Now I use the gluten and you get a bit more rise out of it. I get my gluten at the health food store. You also get a better crust if you take the bread out of the breadmaker immediately after the buzzer sounds - it doesn't get as dark. I can't believe I did this from memory and didn't go downstairs for the cookbook. Well that is what happens when you make it twice a week LOL! The cookbook is a breadmaker book by Lora Brody.

This is the only bread my DD (age two) will eat anymore for sandwiches and toast. One slice I find equals two bread servings (I watch my food group servings) since it is so "heavy".

[HARRYET]

Anita,

Thanks for the info, I'll compare the price at both stores before making a purchase.

Thanks again Ann :)

[Ed]

Hi BosunsWife,

Thanks for posting the recipe, I'm going to make it - Now.

Ed

[Chefmom]

Don't forget about soluble fibers, not just those we think of in bran/wheat and oats!! A high fruit/fruit juice/onion diet will keep things moving along. Fibers in breads etc can actually bind up people. My Grandmother sometimes had a problem from whole wheat and grain breads, a few servings of fruit or fruit juice always "kept things moving" as she always says!!

Tami

[Ed]

Hi,

Tami,

Since you brought up the subject of "soluble fibers, binding up," and the like, I have a recipe to post that will help solve some of those problems.

I got this recipe from a Williams-Sanoma Mayo Clinic Cookbook.

The Brown Bread is quite good, but it needs to be eaten sparingly.

The recipe is in 2 parts, the first one is for the Brown Bread, and the second one is for the Prune Puree.

Ed

* Exported from MasterCook *

Quick Brown Bread


Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
Bread
2/3 cup Rye flour
2/3 cup Whole wheat flour
1/2 cup Cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup lowfat buttermilk
1/3 cup Molasses
1/3 cup Prune puree
1 Egg
2/3 cup Raisins

Pre heat oven to 400°
Coat a medium loaf pan ( 8 1/2 inch ) with nonstick cooking spray.
Into a large bowl, sift together the Rye flour, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, and baking soda.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, molasses, prune puree, and egg until smooth.
Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir just until blended; The batter will be quite thin. Stir in the raisins.
Pour into the prepared pan.
Bake until the loaf has risen to the top of the pan and a skewer inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs on it.
45 - 50 Minutes
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.
10 minutes 1 loaf



* Exported from MasterCook *

Prune Puree 1



Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
1/3 cup Pitted prunes
Put the Prunes in a small saucepan and -- and simmer gently until the prunes are plump and tender, about 30 minutes.
add water to cover. Place over low heat
Cool.
Place in a food processor and process
until smooth.

10 Minutes 1/3 Cup

NOTES : Ingredient for Quick brown bread

[AD]

Different people respond differently to different fibers. I don't do well with the soluble; I stay away from beans, potatoes, oats and fruits. They bloat me too much. Soluble fibers tend to "clean" the unhealthy compounds in our systems, and the insoluble fiber helps move things out. Soluble is best for imporving overall health, and insoluble is best for speeding up a slow digestive system. That's what research says, but I feel that everyone is different and must do what works best for them. Low and no fiber diets even help some people.

Wheat bran tastes better and doesn't give me all the bloating and gas. It doesn't make my bread too tough to use 100% whole wheat. I also think whole wheat bread tastes better with butter than white.

[SandyM]

Originally posted by Chefzhat
Thanks everybody! I'm going shopping!

I wish we had a Costco here in Michigan, I keep reading everyone's posts about what they buy there and sounds like a good store. I'll look for Miltons in our local store. We just started getting Peppridge Farms in our area so I can get that. We have 2 natural food stores in our city and they are so far away from me that it is inconvenient for me to go there.

Thanks again! Debie

Hey Debie,

I know there's a Costco in Lansing - if you want me to find out exactly where, I can let you know. I think it's by Frandor......and it's probably maybe just 45 minutes from you, depending on where you are in GR........

I'm a big fan of Natural Ovens though, so as Gabby posted the site, check it out if you get a chance.

[Chefzhat]

Bless your heart Sandy, I know right where Frandor is and I have friends in Lansing that can check it out for me. It is about an hour away for me to drive, but I go to Lansing every now and again to go to Horrocks Farm Market and see friends on campus.

I'm off to the Natural Ovens website right now . . . (off to see the wizard . . . . ) got that song stuck in my head - don't know why

Debie

[Ed]

Hi,

I just want to report back on the recipe posted by Bosunswife.

It is really a great bread recipe.

We sure do like it, and the flavor is just great.

Thanks again, Bosunswife, for sharing the recipe with us, I'm going to put into my Favorites catagory on Mastercook, and we're going to make another loaf in the morning.

For those of you who haven't tried the recipe yet, go ahead, it's a good one.

Ed

[BosunsWife]

Glad you enjoyed it, its made twice a week in our household!