Description
A wholesome homemade bread packed with whole grains, oats, and crunchy seeds, offering a nutty aroma, soft interior, and nourishing texture that makes it perfect for everyday toast, sandwiches, or healthy snacking.
Ingredients
- Whole wheat flour: 3 cups, provides structure, fiber, and a hearty base
- Rolled oats: 1 cup, adds softness and gentle chew
- Sunflower seeds: 1/3 cup, adds crunch and mild nutty flavor
- Pumpkin seeds: 1/3 cup, contributes texture and richness
- Sesame seeds: 1/3 cup, enhances aroma and crust texture
- Ground flaxseed: 2 tablespoons, helps bind the dough and adds healthy fats
- Instant yeast: 2 teaspoons, ensures proper rise
- Honey: 2 tablespoons, provides mild sweetness and supports fermentation
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons, keeps the crumb tender and moist
- Warm water: 1 1/2 cups, hydrates the dough and activates yeast
- Salt: 1 1/2 teaspoons, balances flavor and strengthens structure
Instructions
- Combine warm water, honey, and yeast in a large bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until lightly foamy.
- Add whole wheat flour, rolled oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, ground flaxseed, and salt, then mix until combined.
- Pour in olive oil and stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough by hand for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 45 minutes until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough gently, shape it into a loaf, and place it in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise again for 20 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 45 minutes until the top is golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Remove from the pan and cool completely on a rack before slicing.
Notes
- Use warm, not hot, water to avoid damaging the yeast.
- Lightly toasting the seeds before mixing enhances their flavor.
- Allow the bread to cool fully before slicing for the best crumb texture.
- Brush the top with olive oil after baking for a soft, glossy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: healthy bread, seeded bread, whole wheat bread, homemade bread, high fiber bread, vegetarian bread