Making a delicious loaf of Multigrain Bread (2 Lb Loaf) is easier than you might think. With wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour and seeds, the recipe will have your kitchen smelling delightful while delivering nutritious goodness with every slice.
When it comes to ingredients, you can easily swap honey for blackstrap molasses depending on your taste preference. The butter adds richness, but you can use a dairy-free alternative if needed. If sunflower seeds aren’t available, any nut or seed can work, though be cautious with allergies. Quality matters, so opt for fresh, whole ingredients for the best flavor and texture.
Bread & Rolls
Multigrain Bread (2 Lb Loaf) Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup honey or 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 1/2 cups white flour
- 1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup wheat germ
- 1/4 cup ground flax seeds
- 1/4 cup wheat bran or 1/4 cup oat bran
- 2/3 cup rolled oats (NOT quick cooking or instant)
- 4 1/2 teaspoons yeast
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl or your bread machine, combine 1 1/2 cups warm water, followed by 1/4 cup honey or 1/4 cup blackstrap molasses. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of sea salt to the mixture.
- Next, gradually incorporate 1 1/2 cups of white flour and 1 3/4 cups of whole wheat flour, stirring gently to mix.
- Add 1/2 cup of unsalted sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup of wheat germ, 1/4 cup of ground flax seeds, and either 1/4 cup of wheat bran or 1/4 cup of oat bran to the bowl.
- Include 2/3 cup of rolled oats (make sure they are NOT quick cooking or instant) along with 4 1/2 teaspoons of yeast.
- If using a bread machine, put your ingredients in the order listed or according to your machine’s instructions. Set it for a 2 lb loaf and choose a multigrain setting for a light or medium crust.
- Allow the bread machine to do its magic, which usually takes a couple of hours. Once baked, remove the bread and let it cool before slicing. Enjoy your homemade bread.