Honey Whole Grain Bread

Name: Honey Whole Grain Bread
Ingredients: 2½ cups warm water (about 110°F); 2 (¼-ounce) packages active dry yeast; ⅓ cup honey; 3 tablespoons light olive or vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons light olive or vegetable oil; 4 cups bread flour, divided; 3 cups whole wheat flour; 1 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats, divided; ¼ cup ground flaxseed; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 egg yolk, beaten; 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds

Preparation info

Makes
2
loaves

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Honey

By Julia Rutland

Published 2021

About

Why do I call for bread flour? The high protein content in bread flour enhances gluten development, meaning loaves rise well and have a lovely texture. If it’s unavailable, you can use all-purpose flour with good results. I find home-baked breads with 100% whole wheat flour a bit dense, so I mix with bread or all-purpose flour.

Ingredients

2½ cups warm water (about 110°F)
2 (¼-ounce) packages active dry

Bread
Vegetarian

Method

Combine 2½ cups water and yeast in a bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in honey and oil.

Fit mixer with a dough hook. Combine bread flour, whole wheat flour, ¾ cup oats, flaxseed, and salt in bowl, mixing until well blended.

Gradually pour in yeast mixture, mixing until dough starts to come together. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.

Place dough in a large, lightly