Magic Quick-Mix Grain Bread
- Prep time: 3 minutes
- Bake time: 50–60 minutes
- Rising time: None
Ingredients
- 550g All-purpose or Bread flour
- 150g Mixed grains (like sunflower seeds, flaxseeds, oats, or sesame)
- 500ml Lukewarm water
- 1 packet (7g) Active dry yeast (or 1 block of fresh yeast)
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar (to help the yeast activate quickly)
- 1 tbsp Vinegar (apple cider or white—this helps with the structure since there is no long rise)
Instructions
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- Prep the Oven & Tin: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Thoroughly grease a loaf pan with butter or oil and lightly dust it with flour or seeds.
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the lukewarm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 1 minute until it starts to look slightly creamy.
- Combine: Add the flour, grains, salt, and vinegar to the bowl. Stir with a sturdy wooden spoon or a dough hook for about 2 to 3 minutes until a sticky, uniform dough forms. It will be much wetter than traditional bread dough—don’t worry, that’s normal for this recipe!
- Transfer: Pour the dough directly into your prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with the back of a wet spoon.
- Bake: Place the pan into the cold oven (or preheated, both work for this method) on the middle rack. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes.
- The “Thump” Test: The bread is done when the top is golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when you tap it.
Pro Tip: For a crispier crust, spray the top of the loaf with a little water right before it goes into the oven, or place a small heat-proof dish of water on the bottom rack of the oven to create steam.