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Freshly baked homemade multigrain bread on a wooden cutting board.

Homemade Multigrain Bread

This easy homemade multigrain bread is seed-studded and mildly sweetened with honey, perfect for toast, sandwiches, and quick lunches without a long ingredient list.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup mixed seeds (e.g., sunflower, flaxseed, sesame) Use any combination of seeds available.
  • 2 tsp instant yeast No proofing needed.
  • 1 ½ cups warm water Water should feel warm, not hot.
  • 2 tbsp honey Provides sweetness and aids in browning.
  • 1 tsp salt Balances flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all ingredients to ensure a smooth mixing and kneading process.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, mixed seeds, instant yeast, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir the warm water and honey together until fully dissolved.
  4. Gradually pour the honey-water mixture into the dry ingredients while stirring until you have a shaggy, sticky dough.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
First Rise
  1. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and set it in a warm spot for about 1 hour, until doubled in size.
Shaping and Second Rise
  1. Punch the dough down gently to deflate it, then shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.
  2. Cover and let it rise for another hour, until noticeably lifted and domed.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Let the bread cool before slicing to avoid compressing the crumb.

Notes

Cool fully before storing to maintain crust. Store at room temperature in a sealed container. For easy meals, slice the bread once cooled.