Description
This whole wheat loaf is sweetened with molasses and topped with a variety of seeds, making it perfect for hearty sandwiches or toasted with jam.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups very warm water
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 envelope active dry yeast
- 1 cup mixed seeds (such as pumpkin, sunflower, flax, chia)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups very warm water, 1/4 cup molasses, 2 Tbsp melted butter, and 1 tsp salt. Stir until well combined.
- Add 3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour and 1 envelope of active dry yeast to the wet ingredients. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rest for 15 minutes.
- After resting, knead the dough using a stand mixer with a dough hook or by hand on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes, until you have a smooth and elastic dough ball.
- Gently fold in 1 cup of mixed seeds until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf in a greased loaf pan.
- Cover the loaf with a towel and let it rise again for about 30 minutes, or until it has risen just above the edge of the pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a lighter loaf, replace some whole wheat flour with all-purpose or bread flour. If you prefer a milder flavor, substitute molasses with honey or maple syrup. Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. This bread is excellent for sandwiches or toasted with butter and jam.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 10