INFO:

Homemade Whole Wheat Bread Recipe - learn how to make seeded whole wheat bread with this easy bread recipe! Making your own bread at home doesn’t require as much time as you might expect, especially when you consider it’s mostly hands-off. Storebought bread doesn’t get stale as quickly as homemade bread–almost frighteningly so—but you will get a few days out of this one. Plus, it comes back to life with a quick trip to the toaster! This simple list of ingredients bakes into a nutty, wholesome sandwich bread, and it can easily be made vegan. This bread is a great way to use up partial bags of seeds in your cupboard, or you can use a blend of your favorites. Here’s what you’ll need: For The Dough ▢ 1u002F2 cup (70g) mixed seeds, such as flax, sunflower, and sesame ▢ 2 3u002F4 cups (330g) whole wheat flour ▢ 1 cup (120g) all purpose flour (see note) ▢ 1 tablespoon (9g) kosher salt ▢ 1 tablespoon instant yeast ▢ 1 1u002F4 cups (300ml) hot water (105 to 115°F) ▢ 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing ▢ 1 tablespoon honey For The Topping ▢ 1 large egg ▢ 1 tablespoon water ▢ 1u002F4 cup (35g) mixed seeds, such as flax, sunflower, and sesame 1. Toast the seeds: Spread the seeds on a baking sheet and toast in a 350°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes. 2. Mix the dry ingredients: Whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, toasted seeds, salt, and yeast. 3. Add the wet ingredients: Pour in the water, olive oil, and honey. Mix until the dough comes together into a rough ball. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. Add the mixed seed topping: Brush the top of the loaf lightly with egg wash. Sprinkle the top with 1u002F4 cup of untoasted mixed seeds. 8. Proof: Cover the pan loosely. Leave it in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes to an hour. 9. Preheat the oven and bake: Bake the loaf in a 350°F oven until it’s golden brown, 50 to 60 minutes. 10. Cool: Remove the loaf from the pan and set it on a rack to cool. Let it cool completely before slicing. This seeded whole wheat bread recipe is perfect for all kinds of sandwiches, open-faced sandwiches, and toast.