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Published: Oct 15, 2016 · Modified: Jan 16, 2020 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Multigrain Bread

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Multigrain bread made with whole wheat flour, oatmeal flax seeds and sunflower seeds. This homemade bread is delicious for sandwiches or toast. #bread

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

 A stack of sliced Multigrain Bread

 

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. 

Loaves of bread on a baking rack.

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.

Slices of homemade bread on a white plate.

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.

Homemade Bread loaves and slices.

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

Homemade Bread Recipes:

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  • 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
  • Cheesy Pull Apart Monkey Bread

Multigrain bread made with whole wheat flour, oatmeal flax seeds and sunflower seeds. This homemade bread is delicious for sandwiches or toast. #bread

 

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Check out all my bread recipes.

Multigrain Bread
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Multigrain Bread

Multigrain Bread

Kathy
Homemade multigrain bread
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 2 hrs 30 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 2 loaves
Calories 279 kcal

Equipment

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  • Stand Mixer
  • Bread Pan
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups warm water
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 package)
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 cup cracked wheat
  • 1 cup uncooked oatmeal
  • 1 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
  • ½ cup sesame seeds
  • ½ cup wheat germ
  • ¼ cup flax seeds
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¼ cup vital wheat gluten
  • 4-5 cups white whole wheat flour

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl of a stand mixer add water and honey. Sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit for 5 minutes.
    2 ½ cups warm water, 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, ½ cup honey
  • Stir in cracked wheat, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, wheat germ, flax seeds and oats.
    1 cup cracked wheat, 1 cup unsalted sunflower seeds, ½ cup sesame seeds, ½ cup wheat germ, ¼ cup flax seeds, 1 cup uncooked oatmeal
  • Add oil, salt and vital wheat gluten. Mix on low speed.
    ½ cup canola oil, 2 teaspoons salt, ¼ cup vital wheat gluten
  • 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 ¼ cup at a time until the dough comes together but isn't too dry.
    4-5 cups white whole wheat flour
  • Knead with mixer on a low speed for 5 minutes.
  • Remove dough to a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean dry towel.
  • Let rise until doubled, approximately 1 ½ hours.
  • Lightly punch dough down and place on a clean surface.
  • Divide dough in half. Shape into loaves and place in a greased bread pan.
  • Cover and let rise for at least 30 minutes.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 40 minutes.
  • Remove bread from pan 5-10 minutes after baking.
  • Let bread fully cool on a baking rack before slicking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 279kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 236mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
Keyword homemade bread, multi grain bread recipe
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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    October 24, 2016 at 11:20 am

    Homemade bread would definitely work for my birthday too! I could really use a couple slices of this right now!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 25, 2016 at 4:43 am

      No need to wait for a birthday!

      Reply
  2. Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    October 23, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    I love my mom's bread - she made a potato bread that I think of often. I'm sure your boys loved this - a wonderful, happy birthday to them!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 25, 2016 at 4:43 am

      Potato bread is the best - so soft and delicious. You've inspired me to go make a loaf!

      Reply
  3. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    October 20, 2016 at 11:44 am

    5 stars
    Bread for my birthday? That's the first thing I'd ask for every year!! Happy Birthday to your boys!! I love your bread recipes, btw! I still need to make your No-Knead Artisan Bread!!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 20, 2016 at 5:00 pm

      Time to get baking, Annie! Don't wait any longer 🙂

      Reply
  4. Adina says

    October 20, 2016 at 2:01 am

    Happy Birthday to your boys! The bread looks fantastic, homemade bread is something that I bring to people on their birthdays too sometimes, but of course mostly to grown up women and not boys. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 20, 2016 at 4:59 pm

      Give them a few more years....then they'll be loving a love of homemade bread!

      Reply
  5. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    October 19, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    Happy HAPPY birthday to your boys!! I would have been thrilled if someone made me this bread for my birthday, because homemade bread rocks my world! Seriously, it makes the house smell SO good and the taste is just amazing. I love that you added sunflower seeds to this! I bet this makes THE most delicious sandwiches or french toast!! Can't wait to try it! Cheers, friend!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 20, 2016 at 4:59 pm

      Homemade bread does make the house smell amazing!

      Reply
  6. Priscilla Martel says

    October 19, 2016 at 4:11 am

    Lovely recipe. #BreadMakestheMeal

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 19, 2016 at 4:29 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    October 18, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    Happy Birthday to your boys! I had no idea you had twins! You can bake me 2 or 3 loaves of this bread for my birthday!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 19, 2016 at 5:11 am

      Just let me know when it it....I'll send a birthday loaf in the mail! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Megan - The Emotional Baker says

    October 18, 2016 at 6:36 pm

    Happy belated birthday to your boys 😉 I think homemade bread is a great way to celebrate!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 19, 2016 at 5:11 am

      I know! I can't believe they wanted cake!!!

      Reply
  9. Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says

    October 18, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    I would actually love a loaf of homemade bread for my birthday! Especially when if it looked as delicious as this recipe.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 19, 2016 at 5:20 am

      Thanks, Nicole!

      Reply
  10. Ashley says

    October 18, 2016 at 11:02 am

    Happy birthday to your boys!! I also would totally love homemade bread as a gift! There is just something about it - so good! This loaf sounds fantastic!

    Reply
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