Kibble Bread

Kibble bread is a hearty wholegrain loaf made with Wholemeal flour and kibble wheat (first break). Kibble wheat adds texture, fibre, and a mild nutty flavour, giving the bread body without making it heavy.

This is a practical, nourishing loaf designed for everyday use.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 45

Equipment

1 mixing bowl
1 measuring jug
1 Wooden spoon or dough scraper
1 Bench or clean work surface
1 Loaf tin or baking tray
1 Clean tea towel
1 Oven
1 Stand Mixer Its optional I like Kitchen aid because its red!!!

Ingredients

100 g Bakers flour
250 g Wholemeal flour
150 g Kibble wheat (First break)
8 g Salt
5 g Bread improver
35 g Yeast
300 -350 ml Water approximately

Instructions

1️⃣ Mix the dry ingredients

Place the bakers flour, wholemeal flour, kibble wheat, salt, and bread improver into a bowl.
Mix well to combine evenly.

2️⃣ Add yeast and water

Add the yeast, then gradually pour in the water.
Mix until a soft dough forms.
The dough should feel slightly firmer than white bread but still pliable.

3️⃣ Knead the dough

Turn onto the bench and knead for 8–10 minutes until:
Smooth
Elastic
Soft, with visible grain texture

4️⃣ First rise

Place dough into a lightly oiled bowl.
Cover and leave in a warm place for 60–75 minutes, until doubled in size.

5️⃣ Knock back

Gently press out the air.
This evens the crumb and strengthens structure.

6️⃣ Shape

Shape into a loaf.
Place into a greased tin or onto a lined tray.

7️⃣ Second rise

Cover and allow to rise for 35–45 minutes, until well risen.

8️⃣ Bake

Preheat oven to 210°C (fan 190°C).
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until:
Golden brown
Firm crust
Hollow sound when tapped underneath

🔟 Cool

Cool completely on a rack before slicing.
Grain breads slice best once fully cooled.

Ready to use

Kibble bread is ideal for:
Sandwiches
Toast
Everyday meals
High-fibre diets

Mark’s bench-side advice

Dense loaf? Dough too dry — add a little more water next time.
Dry crumb? Grain not hydrated enough — allow full fermentation time.
Poor rise? Dough too cool — wholegrain breads need warmth.
Kibble bread is about texture, nourishment, and balance — solid bread you can rely on.

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Nutrition

Calories: 859kcalCarbohydrates: 137gProtein: 41gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 2135mgPotassium: 451mgFiber: 26gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 468mgIron: 7mg

Keyword hearty, homemade, nourishing, wholegrain

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