Whole Grain Seed Bread Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
282 kcal
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Course
Bread
Whole Grain Seed Bread Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by activating yeast in warm water with maple syrup or sugar to encourage fermentation. Mixing spelt and white flour plus salt creates a balanced base. Non-dairy yogurt and oil add moisture and tenderness to the dough. After kneading to a smooth consistency, the dough rests until doubled in size, developing structure and flavor. Toasting millet, sesame seeds, and other grains before incorporation enhances their aroma and crunch.
Seeds and grains are folded into the dough after the first rise, creating pockets of texture throughout the bread. The dough is shaped, brushed with a cornstarch and water wash for a vegan-friendly glaze, then baked to a golden, crisp crust. The final loaf features a dense crumb enriched with varied seeds, imparting a hearty flavor and chew.
This bread is versatile for everyday use, working well as sandwich bread or alongside soups and salads. The seed mix provides additional nutrition and texture without overwhelming the bread's mild base flavor.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups water divided, warm
- 1 tbsp active yeast
- 1.5 Tbsp maple syrup or 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/5 cup spelt flour or wheat flour
- 2 cups unbleached white flour
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds or flaxseed meal
- 2 tbsp Non-Dairy yogurt
- 1 tbsp oil or yogurt
- 2 tbsp millet or other small grain like amaranth
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp oats
For the cornstarch vegan egg wash:
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup warm water, maple/sugar and yeast. Mix and let sit until frothy 5 minutes.
- In a stand mixer, add flours and salt and mix well. Add the yeast mixture, yogurt, 1 cup water, oil, flax and knead for 3 to 5 minutes or until smooth. Add more flour if needed.
- Place the kneaded dough in a large oiled container. cover with a towel and let it rise for an hour ot until doubled.
- Meanwhile, toast the millet over medium heat for a minute, add sesame seeds and continue to toast for another minute. Take off heat and keep aside.
- Punch the dough down. Add half of the millet sesame seed mixture, 1.5 tbsp oats, 1.5 tbsp sunflower seeds and knead into the dough for a few seconds. Pat the dough down into a fat rectangle and roll it up like a jelly roll. Seal the edge. Place the dough in parchment lined bread pan. Spray water liberally on top and let it rise for 20 minutes in a warm place.
- Prep the cornstarch "egg wash". Mix the cornstarch in 1/2 cup of water, heat the water over medium heat until it thickens into a sludge. Brush the wash liberally on the dough. Sprinkle the seeds all over, stick them by pressing with hands. Spray water then spray with oil. Let the dough rise for 10 minutes.
- Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees F / 190ºc. Bake the bread for 30 minutes.
- Reduce heat to 350 degrees f / 170ºc. Cover the bread lightly with parchment and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes. Let the bread cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- This recipe can be adapted to bake burger buns by shaping after the first rise and baking for 20-25 minutes.
- All seeds and grains can be added at once for easier preparation and good texture.
- Nutritional values are calculated for one large loaf.
- Ensure to toast seeds gently to avoid burning and maximize flavor.
- The cornstarch wash provides a vegan alternative to egg wash for a shiny crust.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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