Eight-Grain Bread

Submitted by AbbaGav

"From the Kripalu cookbook - an amazing, hearty bread full of flavor."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 2 loaves
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups warm water
• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons yeast
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons honey
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons molasses
• 1⁄4 cup oil
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 cups white flour
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup oats
• 1⁄3 cup caraway seed
• 1⁄3 cup sesame seeds
• 1⁄3 cup cooked rice
• 1⁄3 cup rye flakes
• 1⁄3 cup wheat bran
• 1⁄3 cup poppy seed

directions

1. Stir together all wet ingredients.
2. Mix all dry ingredients, except poppy seeds. Let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and mix together until just combined. Let stand for 10 minutes more.
4. Knead, and let rise for 1 ½ hour.
5. Braid, and let rise 30 more minutes. Sprinkle poppy seeds on the outside.
6. Bake at 190 C / 375 F for 45 minutes.