Description

Homemade 9-Grain Honey Oat Bread is a hearty, wholesome bread made with a blend of whole grains, a touch of honey, and an overnight starter for deep flavor. Soft on the inside with a golden, slightly chewy crust, this bread is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying warm with butter.

Ingredients

Starter:

1/3 cup water (76 g)

1/2 cup bread flour (60 g)

1/8 teaspoon yeast (active dry or instant)

Bread Dough:

1 cup white wheat flour (130 g)

1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)

3 tablespoons sugar (36 g)

1 1/2 teaspoons salt (10 g)

1 cup lukewarm water (236 g)

2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (7 g)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (18 g)

1/3 cup 9-grain cereal blend (65 g), soaked in 3 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons quick-cooking rolled oats (15 g)

Additional grains and oats for topping (3 tablespoons, 25 g)

Topping:

1 tablespoon honey (20 g)

1 tablespoon warm water (15 g)

1 tablespoon quick-cooking oats (7 g)

1 tablespoon 9-grain cereal (11 g)

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Instructions

Prepare the Starter (Night Before): Mix water, bread flour, and yeast in a bowl until smooth. Cover and rest overnight at room temperature.
Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine white wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix lukewarm water, sugar, and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.
Soak the 9-grain cereal blend in 3 tablespoons of hot water for 10 minutes. Add the yeast mixture, vegetable oil, and overnight starter to the flour mixture.
Knead on low speed for 3–5 minutes until combined, then on medium speed until smooth and elastic (about 5–7 minutes). Check with the windowpane test.
Add soaked grains and oats, kneading another 2–3 minutes until evenly distributed. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour, or until doubled.
Punch down the dough, divide into 3 equal pieces (about 260 g each), and rest 10 minutes. Shape into baguette-style loaves and place on a lined baking sheet.
Mix honey and warm water; brush over the loaves. Sprinkle with oats and grains. Let rise 25–30 minutes until puffy.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped.
Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

For a rustic look, dust with flour instead of using a honey glaze.

Add sunflower, flax, or sesame seeds to the dough for extra texture.

Brush with melted butter after baking for a softer crust.

Can be shaped into sandwich loaves or rolls—adjust baking time accordingly.

Skip the starter for quicker bread; add 1/4 cup flour and a pinch of yeast instead.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 loaf
Calories: 270
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 240mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 0mg