Description
Hearty Multigrain Bread is a wholesome and flavorful bread packed with a variety of nutritious grains and seeds. This dense and satisfying loaf is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying with butter and jam, offering a rich texture and nutty flavor ideal for health-conscious bread lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup bread flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup flaxseeds
2 tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water, honey, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine whole wheat flour, bread flour, oats, sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and salt.
- Combine and Knead: Add dry ingredients and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir to form a dough, then knead on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape and Second Rise: Punch down dough and shape into a loaf. Place in a greased loaf pan, cover, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake loaf 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 raisins or dried cranberries for a touch of sweetness.
- Sprinkle sesame or poppy seeds on top before baking.
- For gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free flours and adjust rising time.
- Store bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freeze sliced bread in zip-top bags for up to 3 months.
- Reheat by toasting slices or warming in the oven for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
