Peanut Free Classic Multigrain Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about a homemade loaf that's packed with real, wholesome grains — and this one delivers on every level. A grain soaker made from rolled oats, millet, sunflower seeds, and flaxseeds gives the bread a hearty, nutty depth without a single peanut in sight, making it a genuinely safe and delicious choice for anyone navigating that allergy. Store-bought multigrain breads can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings and ambiguous ingredient lists, so baking your own puts you fully in control of what goes into every slice. The dough comes together with honey for a touch of natural sweetness, whole wheat and all-purpose flour for structure, and a little butter for that soft, rich crumb you want in a sandwich loaf. After two rises, the oven does its magic and you end up with a deep golden crown and a hollow-sounding bottom — the classic signs of a perfectly baked loaf. Letting it cool for a full hour before slicing is the hardest part, but the reward is clean, even slices with a tender, seedy interior that toasts beautifully. Whether you're building a hearty sandwich or just spreading it with butter straight from the rack, this is the kind of bread that makes you wonder why you ever bought it pre-sliced.
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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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