Bread – versatile and healthy: Simply bake it yourself

The classic sandwich or bread tastes good with a topping, spread or on its own with a snack. From brown bread to sourdough: These are the healthiest types of bread and this is how you bake your own bread.

At the bakery or in the supermarket there are numerous different types of bread. These are the healthiest and baking bread is that easy with our recipe.

Bread at a glance: The most popular varieties

The different types of bread differ in their composition and in terms of their ingredients. The differences in bread are based primarily on the flour used and how it is made. A distinction is made between the following types:

• Rye bread (at least 90 percent rye)
• Mixed rye bread (between 51 percent and 89 percent rye content)
• Mixed wheat bread (51 to 89 percent wheat content)
• Wheat bread (at least 90 percent wheat)

Bread is now also available as a particularly low-calorie “low carb” variant or even gluten-free. The most popular and healthiest types of bread are summarized here for you:

• Rye bread:  Rye bread is based on sourdough, which is particularly impressive due to its vitamin E, B vitamins and  minerals  . The lactic acid in sourdough ensures a low glycemic index, making rye bread particularly suitable for people with  diabetes . The  roughage  in rye keeps you full for a long time and promotes digestion, which can also have a positive effect on cholesterol levels.
• Pure sourdough bread:  Sourdough is well tolerated and can be stored for a long time. Sourdough is rich in minerals and its enzymes make it easier for the body to absorb calcium and regulate our digestion.
• Sunflower seed bread:  Thanks to its vitamins B1, B2, B6 and vitamin A, this sunny grain bread is particularly healthy. The unsaturated fatty acids in sunflower seeds have a positive effect on our blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
• Wholemeal spelled bread:  stomach-friendly for people with sensitive stomachs and intestines. The dietary fiber in wholemeal spelled bread promotes digestion. In addition, it has few calories.
• Pumpernickel:  The perfect, traditional bread originally consists of rye meal, water and  salt . The roughage and nutritional values ​​keep you full for a long time, promote digestion and are particularly digestible.
• Protein bread:  Protein bread is a loyal companion, especially for low-carb diets. It has fewer carbohydrates than other breads due to the high amount of fat and protein, but sometimes has more calories than traditional breads.

bake your own bread

A healthy loaf of bread tastes good from the bakery, but you can also make it yourself.

Ingredients for a loaf of bread

• 500 g  spelled flour  type 630
• 150 grams of rolled oats
• 1 packet of dry yeast
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 750 ml warm water
• 2 tbsp sunflower oil
• 1 tbsp runny  honey  or maple syrup

preparation steps

1. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl with a (wooden) spoon. Combine the warm water, oil and honey or maple syrup in a measuring cup or glass pitcher, pour into the bowl and stir into the dry ingredients. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place. The dough should have doubled in size after this time.
2. Stir the risen dough until the air has escaped and it has reached its original size. Pour the dough into an oiled loaf pan and let it rise again in the heat. Preheat the oven to 190°.
3. Bake the bread in the oven for about 50 minutes to an hour until the crust is browned.

Cover the bread with a hearty spread, sausage and  cheese , homemade jam or just butter.