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Seven-Grain Bread

Whole Wheat & Multigrain Bread

A dense, flavourful bread made with seven different grains — wheat, oats, rye, barley, millet, flax, and sunflower seeds.

Prep Time

25 min

Proof Time

1h 40m

Bake Time

40 min

Servings

10

Calories

195

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1½ cups bread flour
  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
  • 1¼ cups warm water
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1½ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    Dissolve 1 tbsp honey in warm water. Add yeast and wait 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mix

    Add remaining ingredients and both flours. Mix and knead 10 minutes until smooth.

  3. 3

    First Rise

    Cover and rise 60 minutes until doubled.

  4. 4

    Shape & Second Rise

    Shape into a loaf, place in a greased pan. Rise 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 minutes. Brush with butter.

Baker's Notes

Pure whole wheat bread can be dense and bitter. My secret is the 60/40 blend of whole wheat to bread flour — you get the nutrition without sacrificing texture.

Baker Thomas Moreau

Nutrition Facts

195

cal

4g

Protein

3g

Fat

36g

Carbs

4g

Fiber

367mg

Sodium

Tips & Tricks

  • Whole wheat flour absorbs more water — add extra if dough feels dry.
  • Honey feeds the yeast and helps the bread brown beautifully.
  • Let cool completely before slicing for the best texture.

Reviews (3)

Sarah M.★★★★★

So glad I found this recipe. The instructions are clear and the result is consistently great. I've made it four times already and it's perfect every time.

David C.★★★★★

Bakery-quality bread at home. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing. The proofing tips really helped.

Lisa P.★★★★★

Made this for a dinner party and everyone wanted the recipe. The bread was the star of the table — warm, crusty, and absolutely delicious.