Multigrain Bread
A wholesome and hearty multigrain bread packed with nutty flavors and nutritional benefits. Perfect for breakfast toast or gourmet sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Breads
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Oats
- 1 cup Seeds (Chia, Flax, or Sesame)
- 2 ½ teaspoons Yeast
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Warm Water
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
Instructions
- Activate your yeast: Combine warm water and honey, sprinkle yeast on top, and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, oats, seeds, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour bubbly yeast mixture and olive oil into dry ingredients, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Shape the loaf: Punch down risen dough, transfer to floured surface, and shape into a loaf.
- Second rise: Place in a greased bread pan and let it rise for another 30-40 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake to perfection: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool and enjoy: Let it cool on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different seeds, nuts, or grains as desired. Adjust salt for low-sodium diets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: multigrain bread, homemade bread, healthy bread, baking, whole wheat