Bake Your Own Multigrain Bread
A delightful multigrain bread packed with nutrients and flavors, perfect for toasting or crafting sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole grains (oats, brown rice, or barley)
- 1 cup seeds (sunflower, flax, or pumpkin seeds)
- 4 cups bread flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 cups warm water
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering them on a clean surface.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: whole grains, bread flour, seeds, salt, and sugar or honey.
- Activate the yeast by sprinkling it over warm water and letting it rest for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Blend the wet and dry ingredients until no dry bits remain.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1-2 hours).
- Shape the loaf by punching down the dough and forming it into a loaf.
- Second rise: Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Experiment with different seed mixtures and add-ins to customize your bread. It’s forgiving and great for creativity.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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