Haitian Wheat Bread

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 13

Homemade Haitian Wheat Bread recipe for your daily bread needs

by The Chefin Bread

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

2 hr 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

1 loaf

Calories

1636

Sugar

13g

Fat

51g

Haitian Wheat Bread, also known as Pain au Blé Complet, is a staple bread in Haiti that is enjoyed with meals or as a snack. This homemade version uses whole wheat flour, which gives the bread a nutty flavor and makes it healthier than traditional white bread. The bread is soft and slightly chewy on the inside, with a crispy crust on the outside. It's perfect for sandwiches, toast, or to eat by itself with a pat of butter. This recipe takes a little bit of time and patience, but the end result is worth it!

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, combine warm water and brown sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Add yeast, stir and let sit for 10 minutes.
2.	In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, shortening, and salt. Mix until well combined.
3.	Add yeast mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a shaggy dough forms.
4.	Using a mixer or your hands, knead the dough for 10 minutes. Dough will be ready when it becomes smooth and elastic.
5.	Lightly oil a large bowl with 1 tsp of vegetable oil. Place dough in the bowl and turn over to coat with oil.
6.	Cover bowl with a damp cloth and let dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
7.	Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a baking sheet with remaining oil.
8.	Punch down the dough and shape it into a round loaf. Place loaf on the greased baking sheet.
9.	Cover the loaf with a damp cloth and let it rise for 30 minutes.
10.	Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on bottom.
11.	Let bread cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

PROS

This delicious bread is easy to make and has a nutty flavor from the whole wheat flour.

Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or to eat by itself.

CONS

This bread takes time to rise and bake, so it requires some patience.

It should be eaten within a few days of baking, or you can freeze it for later use.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Whole wheat flour used in this recipe is rich in fiber and B vitamins, which help to maintain a healthy digestive system.
Bread is also a good source of carbohydrates for energy.

	3/4 cup warm water
	2 tablespoons brown sugar
	3/4 teaspoon active dry yeast
	1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
	1 cup whole wheat flour
	3 tablespoons shortening
	1 teaspoon salt
	2 teaspoons vegetable oil , divided