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Multi-Seed Honey Wheat Bread

A healthy and flavorful loaf made with whole wheat and a mix of seeds, perfect for breakfast or lunch.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups warm milk (about 110 degrees)
  • 1 Tbsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2.5 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 to 3 cups bread flour Add enough until dough pulls away from sides
  • 6 Tbsp shelled sunflower seeds
  • 6 Tbsp pepitas
  • 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 Tbsp flax seeds
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 egg whisked together with 1 Tbsp water for egg wash
  • to taste extra seeds for sprinkling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the yeast and sugar to the warm milk and stir; let sit for 3-5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a mixer bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, 2 cups of bread flour, seeds, and salt.
  3. Add the milk/yeast mixture, canola oil, and honey.
  4. Use the dough hook on low speed to mix, scraping down sides as needed.
  5. Slowly add up to another cup of bread flour until the dough pulls away from the sides and forms a ball.
  6. Let the dough knead with the dough hook on low for 5 minutes.
Rising
  1. Remove the bowl from the mixer, spray the dough with non-stick spray, cover with a towel, and let rise for an hour or until doubled.
  2. Spray two bread pans with non-stick spray and sprinkle a few seeds in the bottom.
  3. Punch down the dough, divide into two pieces, shape into loaves, and place in the prepared pans.
  4. Cover and allow to rise for an additional 30-45 minutes until doubled.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brush the egg wash over the bread and sprinkle with additional seeds if desired.
  3. Bake for 28-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.
  4. Remove from pans and allow to cool completely on a rack before slicing.

Notes

Slice thicker for open-faced meals or thinner for snacks. Pairs well with nut butter, eggs, and lean meats.