Multigrain Bread

Multigrain Bread made with whole wheat flour, sunflower seeds and cracked wheat.

Today my boys turn 14! For their birthday I made them a loaf of bread! Okay….not really! That would never fly with them. Birthdays are for special dinners, cake, friends and family, and in their case, soccer….not a loaf of bread.

If it was my birthday, I’d love a homemade loaf of bread. But it isn’t my birthday….don’t worry, the boys are getting the full birthday treatment today. 

I’ve been playing with this recipe for a few weeks. My first batch made three loaves. I decided to tweak the recipe. I often make four loaves at a time, but most people prefer two loaves. How many people have more than two loaf pans?

I also added more honey and more salt to the original batch. It needed just a bit more and now I think I’ve made a most delicious loaf of bread.

I use White Whole Wheat Flour in this recipe.  This isn’t a bleached or a refined flour. White wheat is a whole wheat flour made from a lighter grain than the normal whole wheat flour.

Whole wheat flour can create a dense bread. When I use all whole wheat flour, I also add Vital Wheat Gluten. It helps lighten the texture of the bread.

This multigrain bread is perfect for sandwiches or toasted with butter and jam!

Homemade Bread Recipes:

• Honey Oat Bread
• White Wheat Bread
• No Knead Bread
• Apple Cinnamon Babka
• Cheesy Pesto Bread
• Pita Bread
• English Muffins
• Cheddar Beer Bread
• Cracked Wheat Bread
• Sourdough English Muffins

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Multigrain Bread

Prep Time

2 hrs 30 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

3 hrs 10 mins

 

Homemade multigrain bread

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade bread, multi grain bread recipe

Servings: 2 loaves

Calories: 2792 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 cup cracked wheat
• 1 cup uncooked oatmeal
• 1 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1/4 cup flax seeds
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 cup vital wheat gluten
• 4-5 cups white whole wheat flour

Instructions

1. In a large bowl of a stand mixer add water and honey. Sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in cracked wheat, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, wheat germ and oats.
3. Add oil, salt and vital wheat gluten. Mix on low speed.
4. Add flour 1 cup at a time, mixing between each cup. You might not need all 5 cups of flour. Once you've added 4 cups, begin adding at 1/4 cup at a time until the dough comes together but isn't too dry.
5. Knead with mixer on a low speed for 5 minutes.
6. Remove dough to a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean dry towel.
7. Let rise until doubled, approximately 1 1/2 hours.
8. Lightly punch dough down and place on a clean surface.
9. Divide dough in half. Shape into loaves and place in a greased bread pan.
10. Cover and let rise for at least 30 minutes.
11. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 40 minutes.
12. Remove bread from pan 5-10 minutes after baking.
13. Let bread fully cool on a baking rack before slicking.

Nutrition Facts

Multigrain Bread

Amount Per Serving (25 g)

Calories 2792 Calories from Fat 1179

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 131g 202%

Saturated Fat 11g 55%

Sodium 2364mg 99%

Potassium 1827mg 52%

Total Carbohydrates 351g 117%

Dietary Fiber 57g 228%

Sugars 72g

Protein 91g 182%

Vitamin A 0.7%

Vitamin C 1.6%

Calcium 68%

Iron 125%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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