A Truly Healthy Multigrain Loaf

This is one healthy multigrain loaf. It has a wonderful crumb and is quite tastey.

Multigrain-Loaf

Course: Breads

Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 2 envelops yeast 11g x 2
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 8 tsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups wholewheat flour
  • 2 cups multigrain mixture

Instructions

  • In the deep bowl add yeast, sugar and 1 cup water. Mix.
  • Set aside until foamy.
  • Sift flour and salt.
  • Add prepared yeast, multigrain mix, 3/4 of the flour softened butter and remaining warm water. Mix together.
  • Mix with the dough hook, and add the remaining flour, a little at a time.
  • Work the machine until a dough forms and until the dough comes away from the sides
  • of the bowl and forms a ball around the hook.
  • Remove and knead on a floured surface for about 3 minutes.
  • Shape into a smooth ball.
  • Roll the ball of dough lightly in an oiled bowl. Cover with a damp kitchen towel
  • and leave to rise in a warm, draft free place until the dough is double its size or until an impression of a finger pressed into it remains.
  • This could take 1-2 hours, or a bit longer in a cooler place. Punch down the dough and knead again and leave to rise for another 5 minutes before shaping. Shape and place the dough in a well-greased baking pan (12″ x 6″ x 3″). Cover and leave to rise .
  • Carefully sprinkle oats and sesame seed on the loaf. (Other seeds can be fennel, caraway, poppy, and sunflower). Glaze the loaf for a shiny or matte finish… Brush the loaf with egg wash (see note 2 above) just before baking and 10 minutes before the loaf is done baking.
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F or 95 degrees C. Bake at an increased temperature, 375 degree F until golden brown or when stuck with a knife or skewer comes out clean.

Notes

Please note the following:…

1. My multigrain mixture comprises of the following: 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup sesame seed, 1/2 cup flax meal and 1/2 cup wheat germ. You can vary you grains accordingly.

2. Egg wash. Mix 1 egg yolk with 1 tbsp water and pinch of salt. Whisk with fork.

3. Using a machine to mix and knead the dough makes it light and can help you save time and energy. Use the dough hook to mix.

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Multigrain Loaf

Course: Breads
Cuisine: International
Calories:
Author: Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Ingredients

  • 2 envelops yeast 11g x 2
  • 2 cups warm water
  • 8 tsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup softened butter
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups wholewheat flour
  • 2 cups multigrain mixture

Instructions

  • In the deep bowl add yeast, sugar and 1 cup water. Mix.
  • Set aside until foamy.
  • Sift flour and salt.
  • Add prepared yeast, multigrain mix, 3/4 of the flour softened butter and remaining warm water. Mix together.
  • Mix with the dough hook, and add the remaining flour, a little at a time.
  • Work the machine until a dough forms and until the dough comes away from the sides
  • of the bowl and forms a ball around the hook.
  • Remove and knead on a floured surface for about 3 minutes.
  • Shape into a smooth ball.
  • Roll the ball of dough lightly in an oiled bowl. Cover with a damp kitchen towel
  • and leave to rise in a warm, draft free place until the dough is double its size or until an impression of a finger pressed into it remains.
  • This could take 1-2 hours, or a bit longer in a cooler place. Punch down the dough and knead again and leave to rise for another 5 minutes before shaping. Shape and place the dough in a well-greased baking pan (12″ x 6″ x 3″). Cover and leave to rise .
  • Carefully sprinkle oats and sesame seed on the loaf. (Other seeds can be fennel, caraway, poppy, and sunflower). Glaze the loaf for a shiny or matte finish… Brush the loaf with egg wash (see note 2 above) just before baking and 10 minutes before the loaf is done baking.
  • Preheat oven to 200 degrees F or 95 degrees C. Bake at an increased temperature, 375 degree F until golden brown or when stuck with a knife or skewer comes out clean.

Notes

Please note the following:…
1. My multigrain mixture comprises of the following: 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup sesame seed, 1/2 cup flax meal and 1/2 cup wheat germ. You can vary you grains accordingly.
2. Egg wash. Mix 1 egg yolk with 1 tbsp water and pinch of salt. Whisk with fork.
3. Using a machine to mix and knead the dough makes it light and can help you save time and energy. Use the dough hook to mix.
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