This low calorie bread clocks in at under 50 calories per slice and are perfect for toast, sandwiches, and more! Made with healthy ingredients, it’s soft and fluffy on the inside with a lovely tender crumb!
How to make low calorie bread
The Ingredients
- Flour– I used whole wheat flour, as it pairs well with the wheat germ and has a lovely flavor when toasted. White all purpose flour can also be used.
- Wheat germ– Improves the quality of the bread, thanks to the fermentation benefits.
- Salt– Adds some flavor.
- Sugar– Balances out all the other ingredients. This will not make sweet bread at all.
- Olive oil– For that golden crust.
- Yeast and warm water– The water should be around 43C/110F in temperature.
- Yogurt– Plain yogurt is preferred, but Greek or natural yogurt can also be used. Your yogurt must be room temperature, not chilled.
- Bread flour– The key ingredient! Depending on how thick or thin your dough is, the amount used will differ. You will need at least 1 2/3 cups, but can be up to 2 cups.
The Instructions
In a small bowl, add the flour, wheat germ, salt, and sugar, and mix until combined. In a large, separate bowl, add your warm water and yeast and let it dissolve. Add the small bowl of dry ingredients, along with the oil and yogurt whisk together until combined. Slowly add the bread flour until a firm dough remains.
Next, lightly flour a kitchen surface and transfer the dough on top of it. Gently knead the dough for 5-6 minutes, until smooth. Lightly grease two large mixing bowls and divide the dough into two equal portions. Place each portion of dough into the bowls and roll around, for the exterior to be lightly coated in oil. Cover each bowl of dough and let it rise in a warm area for an hour, to rise.
Now, remove the dough from the bowls and once again, place it back onto a floured surface. Shape each portion of dough into a loaf shape and place them in 9 x 5-inch loaf pans that have been lightly greased. Cover each loaf and let them rise until they have doubled, around 30 minutes.
Finally, preheat the oven to 185C/375F. Place the loaves in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown on top. Remove the loaves from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 10 minutes, before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, lightly brush some melted butter or olive oil on the top.
