Breastfeeding Friendly Classic Multigrain Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden, seed-studded loaf from the oven, and this multigrain bread delivers that reward in a big way. The grain soaker — a blend of rolled oats, millet, sunflower seeds, and flaxseeds — gets softened in boiling water before it ever meets the dough, which means every slice is packed with hearty texture and wholesome ingredients rather than empty filler. Whole wheat flour and honey round out the flavor with a gentle nuttiness and just a touch of natural sweetness. For anyone navigating the extra nutritional demands that come with nursing, baking your own loaf means you know exactly what's going in — no long ingredient lists, no mystery additives, just real food. The process itself is straightforward: bloom the yeast, build the dough, let time do the heavy lifting through two relaxed rises, and finish with a brush of melted butter for that gorgeous, bakery-worthy crust. Waiting the full hour before slicing is genuinely the hardest part, but the tight, even crumb that results is absolutely worth it. Thick slices toasted with butter or layered into a sandwich make this one of those recipes you'll find yourself coming back to week after week.
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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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