Muesli Toasting Bread
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4.2
Muesli Toasting Bread
Description
Muesli Toasting Bread starts by soaking muesli cereal in a mix of milk, water, and honey, which softens the grains and infuses slight sweetness before combining with flour, salt, and yeast to form a sticky dough. Chopped dried fruits and whole nuts are folded in to distribute bursts of flavor and contrasting textures. After a rise, the dough is shaped into a loaf, brushed with beaten egg for browning, and topped with rolled oats for a rustic finish. The bread bakes to a golden crust with an interior dense from the grains, nuts, and dried fruit, making it suitable for slicing and toasting. It pairs well with butter or preserves and provides a substantial start to the day or a flavorful snack option.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 7/8 cup muesli cereal
- 1 tsp honey
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dried apricot roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup pistachio whole
- 1/4 cup hazelnut whole
- 1/4 cup dried currants
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 packet yeast
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 egg beaten, for brushing
- rolled oats for sprinkling on the surface
Instructions
- Put the 1/2 cup milk, the 1/2 cup water, the honey, and the muesli cereal in the bowl of a stand mixer, or a regular bowl if mixing by hand. Let it soak for about 15 minutes.
- Dissolve the yeast in 1/4 cup warm (100-115F) tap water.
- Add the yeast, salt, and flour to the bowl with the muesli and mix on low for 3 - 4 minutes or until the dough comes away from the bowl. The dough will be sticky,
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and form it into a rectangle. Spread 1/2 of the fruit and nuts over the surface, then fold the dough in from each side and add the rest of the fruit and nuts. Knead the dough to incorporate all the bits evenly.
- Put the dough in a clean, oiled bowl, cover well and set in a warm place to rise for an hour.
- Turn the dough out onto a parchment lined baking sheet and gently form into a rectangle loaf. Push in any large bits of nuts or fruit so that the surface is as smooth as possible.
- Brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with oats. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. Meanwhile set the oven to 430F.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes. If the crust gets too brown, cover loosely with foil towards the end of the baking time.
- Cool on a rack before slicing.
Notes
- Soaking the muesli thoroughly before mixing helps hydrate the grains for better dough texture.
- Incorporate the dried fruit and nuts evenly by folding carefully to maintain distribution without overworking the dough.
- Brush the loaf with beaten egg to promote even browning and adhesion of oats on the crust.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place to ensure proper fermentation and loaf volume.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 203 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 203kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 259IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.2
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