6-Grain Bread


If you’re looking for a nutritious and flavorful homemade bread recipe, try making 6-Grain Bread. This bread is made with a combination of six different grains and seeds, giving it a delicious and complex flavor. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup bread flour
  • 1/2 cup rye flour
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup flaxseeds
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Instructions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, bread flour, rye flour, rolled oats, cornmeal, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds, and salt.
  2. In a separate mixing bowl, dissolve the honey in the warm water. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the water and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until foamy.
  3. Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it for 5-10 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until it has doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.
  7. Place the loaf in a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rise for another 30-60 minutes, until it has risen above the rim of the pan.
  8. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  9. Bake the bread in the oven for 30-40 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before removing it and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.

This 6-Grain Bread is a delicious and nutritious bread that is perfect for sandwiches or toast. The combination of whole wheat flour, rye flour, rolled oats, and three different seeds gives it a nutty and slightly sweet flavor, while also providing a good source of fiber and protein. Give this recipe a try for a homemade bread that is both healthy and flavorful!