AuthorKristin and Alex- Two Peas in a PodCategoryBaked GoodiesDifficultyBeginnerThe art of making bread has been around for thousands of years. It’s been a staple in our diet across cultures and at every meal. Bread provides a valuable source of carbohydrates for energy and fiber for digestive health. However, within the last couple of decades many people are giving up on this common food item due to mostly fad diets promoting low carb diets. If you were to tell me to give up bread I would laugh and say good day. I love bread, and all things made with flour. My bread of choice is a nice fresh slice of whole wheat bread. Nothing is worse to me than a bland slice of your generic white Wonder Bread down at the local grocery store. My philosophy is, I want to enjoy my food, eat what my body wants, and eat until I’m comfortably full. This whole wheat recipe checks all the boxes for a tasty, nutritious loaf that’s loaded with extra seeds, oats, and nuts. With 4 grams of fiber per slice you will leave feeling full, satisfied and content knowing that you don’t have to sacrifice your favorite foods to have a healthy, happy life.
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, salt, oats, almond slivers, sunflower seeds, chia seeds and flaxseeds. Stir to combine. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, add the water, milk, oil and honey. Microwave for 30 seconds on high, one-two times until the mixture is warm. Add the yeast to the mixture. Stir and let it sit for 10 minutes until the mixture is frothy.
Add the liquid to the flour mixture and beat for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add an additional 1 cup of flour and beat for another 2 minutes at high speed. Add the remaining flour in small increments until the dough forms into a ball.
Knead the dough with a bread hook on the electric mixer or by hand on a lightly floured work surface for about 8-10 minutes. Cover the dough with a towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.
On a floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 12x7 inch rectangle. At the short end of the rectangle, roll up the dough tightly and pinch the seams and ends to seal. With the seam sides down, place the dough in a lightly greased 9.25x5.25x2.75 inch loaf pan. Cover with a towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes until it's double in size.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Bake the bread in the oven for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown.
Once you remove the bread from the oven let it sit in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Then, remove the bread from the pan by running a knife around the edges and invert onto a wire rack. Let cool before you cut into the bread. Serve and enjoy
16 servings
1 slice
- Amount per serving
- Calories140
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3g4%
- Saturated Fat 0g
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 188mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 24g9%
- Dietary Fiber 4g15%
- Total Sugars 2g
- Protein 5g
- Potassium 136mg3%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Directions
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, salt, oats, almond slivers, sunflower seeds, chia seeds and flaxseeds. Stir to combine. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, add the water, milk, oil and honey. Microwave for 30 seconds on high, one-two times until the mixture is warm. Add the yeast to the mixture. Stir and let it sit for 10 minutes until the mixture is frothy.
Add the liquid to the flour mixture and beat for 2 minutes at medium speed. Add an additional 1 cup of flour and beat for another 2 minutes at high speed. Add the remaining flour in small increments until the dough forms into a ball.
Knead the dough with a bread hook on the electric mixer or by hand on a lightly floured work surface for about 8-10 minutes. Cover the dough with a towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.
On a floured work surface, roll out the dough into a 12x7 inch rectangle. At the short end of the rectangle, roll up the dough tightly and pinch the seams and ends to seal. With the seam sides down, place the dough in a lightly greased 9.25x5.25x2.75 inch loaf pan. Cover with a towel. Let the dough rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes until it's double in size.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Bake the bread in the oven for 35-45 minutes or until golden brown.
Once you remove the bread from the oven let it sit in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Then, remove the bread from the pan by running a knife around the edges and invert onto a wire rack. Let cool before you cut into the bread. Serve and enjoy