7 Grain Bread Recipe

Name: 7 Grain Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Step 1:; 4 cups bread flour; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup gluten flour; Step 2:; 1 2/3 cups 7-grain cereal; dry, not cooked; 3-5 tablespoons yeast (3 if new yeast, more if yeast is old); Step 3:; 2/3+ cup honey (bit over 2/3); 2/3+ cup oil (bit over 2/3); 5 1/2 cups warm water (should be fairly warm but not hot); Step 4:; 1 1/2 tablespoons salt; Step 5:; 3 cups bread flour; 3 cups whole wheat flour

Servings: persons

Step 1:
4 cups bread flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup gluten flour
Step 2:
1 2/3 cups 7-grain cereal; dry, not cooked
3-5 tablespoons yeast (3 if new yeast, more if yeast is old)
Step 3:
2/3+ cup honey (bit over 2/3)
2/3+ cup oil (bit over 2/3)
5 1/2 cups warm water (should be fairly warm but not hot)
Step 4:
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
Step 5:
3 cups bread flour
3 cups whole wheat flour

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["Sift together ingredients from Step 1 above. Stir in ingredients from Step 2 above. Stir in ingredients from Step 3 above (or use mixer at low speed) until well mixed but not beaten. Let sit 10-15 minutes to ""proof"" (rise a bit in bowl). Stir in salt from Step 4 above.", "", "Sift together ingredients from Step 5 above. Stir in some, but probably not all, of the flour, until not blatantly moist.", "", "Put rest of flour mixture on counter, dump bread dough onto counter, and knead until smooth (2-3 minutes). The goal is to use as little flour as needed but not have the dough sticky. Too much flour will make the bread dry. You will probably have about 1/2 - 1 cup of flour left over on the counter. Knead just until it is smooth and not sticky; too much kneading will also make the bread tough.", "", "Divide dough into four equal pieces, shape into loaf-shaped tube, and put each in well-greased bread pan. Let rise on upper rack in oven over pan of HOT water for 25+ minutes, until doubled in size, or 1/2 - 1 inch over top of the pan.", "", "Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove from pans, place on rack to cool, rub tops with butter or margarine, and cover with cloth until cool.", "", "Can freeze extra loaves and defrost later."]

1521

kcal

Calories

Fat

284

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Step 1:, 4 cups bread flour, 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup gluten flour, and more.

Yes, 7 Grain Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

7 Grain Bread

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