January 31, 2009

Seven-Grain Bread

This is one of my personal favorites for bread. It has excellent flavor and awesome texture. The molasses adds color and a hint of sweetness. Goes great with soups and chili.

Seven-Grain Bread
1 1/3 cups water
1/2 cup 7-grain cereal
2 tsp. yeast
1/2 cup oat flour (or oatmeal processed in spice grinder or food processor)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. molasses
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. walnut oil
3 1/2 cups bread flour

Heat water to 130ºF. Add cereal and let stand until warm, between 105ºF and 115ºF. Add yeast, oat flour, salt, molasses and oil. Beat well. Cover and let stand 15 minutes.

Slowly add bread flour. Mix until dough forms. Knead on medium speed until dough is smooth and springy but soft to the touch. Cover and let rise one hour.

Punch down dough, and divide into 2 to 3 loaves. Shape into round loaves, and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375
ºF. Bake 20 to 25 minutes until loaves are golden. Cool on wire rack.

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