Description
A delicious and nutritious mixed seed bread made with whole wheat and all-purpose flour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (70g) mixed seeds, such as flax, sunflower, and sesame
- 2 3/4 cups (330g) whole wheat flour
- 1 cup (120g) all purpose flour (see note)
- 1 tablespoon (9g) kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) hot water ((105 to 115°F))
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, (plus more for greasing)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/4 cup (35g) mixed seeds, such as flax, sunflower, and sesame
Instructions
- Toast the seeds: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the 1/2 cup mixed seeds into a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 5 to 10 minutes, until fragrant and light brown. Start checking after 5 minutes so they don’t burn. Turn off the oven and set the seeds aside to cool slightly.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, toasted seeds (it’s okay if they’re still warm), salt, and yeast.
- Add the wet ingredients: Pour in the water, olive oil, and honey. Mix with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together into a rough ball.
- Knead the dough: Scrape the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead by hand for 10 minutes until smooth. At first, the dough will seem too sticky, but it will become more manageable as you knead it. Try not to add much flour. If the dough sticks to your hands or the countertop, let it be and reincorporate it into the dough once the dough loses some of its stickiness.
- First rise: Shape the dough into a taught ball. Grease a clean bowl with a thin layer of olive oil and place the ball of dough in the bowl. Cover and leave it in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour, or until roughly doubled in size.
- Shape the dough: Grease a loaf pan with olive oil and set aside. Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour. Place the dough upside down on the surface so the smooth side is facing down. Gently press and stretch the dough to shape it into a square the same width as the bottom of the loaf pan. Roll the dough into a log and pinch the seam. Place the loaf in the greased pan.
- Add the mixed seed topping: Make an egg wash by beating an egg and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl with a fork. Brush the top of the loaf lightly with the egg wash. Sprinkle the top with 1/4 cup of untoasted mixed seeds.
- Proof: Cover the pan loosely. Leave it in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes to an hour. The dough should reach the rim of a 9×5-inch loaf pan or about 1-inch above the rim in an 8 1/4×4 1/2-inch pan. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Preheat the oven and bake: Bake the loaf in the hot oven until it’s golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes. If you have a digital thermometer, the loaf is done when the interior reaches 190°F.
- Cool: Remove the loaf from the pan and set it on a rack to cool. As tempting as warm bread is, for the best texture, let it cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For best results, allow the bread to cool before slicing to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg