Sesame 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 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 incredible texture and a nutty depth that store-bought multigrain loaves rarely match. For anyone navigating sesame sensitivities, packaged breads can be a minefield — "may contain" warnings, shared lines, and tahini-laced recipes hiding in plain sight — so baking your own is genuinely the cleanest solution. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, with no sesame seeds, sesame oil, or tahini anywhere in the formula. The dough comes together with honey, whole wheat and all-purpose flour, butter, and that hearty soaker, then gets a long, relaxed rise that builds real flavor. A brush of melted butter before baking gives the crust a gorgeous golden finish, and the hollow thump when it comes out of the oven is one of the most rewarding sounds in home cooking. Slice it thick for sandwiches, toast it with butter and jam, or just tear into it warm — this is the kind of bread that makes you want to bake every weekend.

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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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