Ingredients:
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup bread flour
• ½ cup rolled oats
• ¼ cup honey
• ¼ cup flax seeds
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 ½ cups warm water
• ¼ cup olive oil
Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, mix the warm water and honey. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, bread flour, oats, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, chia seeds, sesame seeds, and salt.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
Kneading Options:
• Hand Kneading: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Using a KitchenAid Mixer: Attach the dough hook to your KitchenAid mixer. Start mixing on low speed until the ingredients are combined, then increase to medium speed and let the mixer knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shape the dough: Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan.
Second rise: Cover the loaf pan with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Instructions:
Nutrition Information (per slice, assuming 12 slices per loaf):
• Calories: 180
• Protein: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 4g
• Fat: 6g
