MSG Free Classic Multigrain Bread

Total time3 hr

Prep time25 min

Cook time35 min

4.8

(21)

There is something deeply satisfying about a homemade loaf built from real, whole ingredients you can actually name. This bread starts with a grain soaker — rolled oats, millet, sunflower seeds, and flaxseeds softened in boiling water — which gives every slice a hearty, nutty depth that store-bought multigrain loaves rarely deliver. The dough comes together with whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, honey, butter, and yeast, keeping the ingredient list clean and completely free of the flavor enhancers and additives that sneak into packaged breads. Skipping processed shortcuts means you stay in full control of what goes into the loaf, which is exactly the point. The two-rise process rewards patience with a beautifully domed crown and a tender, chewy crumb that holds up to thick slices. A brush of melted butter before baking gives the crust a gorgeous golden finish, and a scatter of oats on top makes it look like it came straight from an artisan bakery. Let it cool fully before slicing — the wait is genuinely worth it.

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Ingredients

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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