Artificial Flavors Free Classic Multigrain Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about a loaf of bread built entirely from ingredients you can see and name. This multigrain version starts with a grain soaker — rolled oats, millet, sunflower seeds, and flaxseeds steeped in boiling water — which gives the finished loaf a hearty, slightly chewy texture that store-bought bread rarely delivers. Honey and whole wheat flour round out the flavor naturally, with no need for the synthetic additives and flavor enhancers that sneak into so many packaged loaves. Every ingredient here is straightforward and real, which means you know exactly what you're feeding yourself and your family. The process is hands-on but approachable: a stand mixer does most of the work, and two gentle rises build the kind of open, tender crumb that makes slicing into a fresh loaf genuinely exciting. A brush of melted butter right before baking gives the crust a gorgeous golden finish that smells as good as it looks. Let it cool fully before cutting — the wait is hard, but the payoff is absolutely worth it.
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12 servings
For the grain soaker
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 tbsp millet
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp flaxseeds
- ½ cup boiling water
For the dough
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 1 cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading
- 1 ½ tsp fine salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
For finishing
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp rolled oats (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the rolled oats, millet, sunflower seeds, and flaxseeds in a small heatproof bowl. Pour the boiling water over the grain mixture and stir to combine. Let the soaker stand for 20 minutes, until the water is fully absorbed and the mixture has cooled to room temperature.
- 2
In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large bowl), combine the warm water and honey and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let stand for 5–10 minutes, until the yeast is foamy and active.
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