Seven-Grain Bread

Total Time
Prep: 10 min. Bake: 3 hours

Updated Jun. 10, 2022

Flavorful and slightly chewy, this lovely loaf is the best thing to come out of her bread machine, attests Lise Thomson of Magrath, Alberta. "We like to start our day with a nice warm slice full of good-for-you-grains."

Now Trending

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Red Mill brand five-grain cereal. You may substitute Oatmeal Crisp Raisin Cereal. Remove raisins and crush enough cereal to measure 3/4 cup.

Seven-Grain Bread

Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 180 min
Yield 1 loaf (16 slices)

Ingredients

  • 1-2/3 cups water (70° to 80°)
  • 3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 3/4 cup five-grain cereal
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

Directions

  1. In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 134 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 298mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate, 2g fiber), 4g protein.