Description
Almond Multigrain Bread is a flavorful and nutritious loaf enriched with crunchy almonds and a mix of wholesome grains. This bread offers a delightful nutty taste and satisfying texture, perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying plain with butter.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup bread flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup sliced almonds (plus extra for topping)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix whole wheat flour, bread flour, oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, and salt.
- Combine and Knead: Add dry ingredients and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Shape and Second Rise: Punch down dough and shape into a loaf. Place in a greased loaf pan. Sprinkle extra sliced almonds on top. Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Add dried cranberries or raisins for sweetness.
- Substitute sunflower seeds with pumpkin or chia seeds.
- Use gluten-free flour blends and adjust liquids for gluten-free option.
- Toast almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
- Store bread in an airtight container or bread box at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freeze sliced bread in airtight bags for up to 3 months.
- Reheat by toasting or warming slices in the oven.
- Sprinkle additional seeds or nuts on top before baking.
- Bake with steam by placing a pan of water in the oven for a crunchy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
