Pregnancy Friendly Classic Multigrain Bread
There is something deeply satisfying about a homemade loaf packed with real, wholesome ingredients, and this multigrain bread delivers on every level. The grain soaker — a blend of rolled oats, millet, sunflower seeds, and flaxseeds — is what sets this recipe apart, bringing a hearty texture and a genuinely nourishing base that store-bought breads rarely match. Whole wheat flour adds fiber and depth, while honey gives the crumb just a touch of natural sweetness without tipping into dessert territory. For anyone navigating pregnancy, knowing exactly what goes into your bread — no preservatives, no mystery additives, just simple pantry staples — makes every slice feel like a genuinely good choice. The process is straightforward: a grain soak, a yeast bloom, a good knead, and two rises that reward your patience with a beautifully domed loaf. Brushed with melted butter and finished with a scatter of oats, it comes out of the oven golden, fragrant, and impossible to resist. Slice it thick for toast, layer it up for sandwiches, or just tear into it warm — this is the kind of bread worth making again and again.
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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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