Seeded Wholemeal Bread (Bread Machine Method)

This easy bread maker seeded wholemeal loaf makes a good everyday bread, packed with vitamins and fibre.

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I’ve made a lot of bread since I invested in a bread machine. As kitchen gadgets go, it’s one that has more than justified the price I paid for it. As well as making this seeded wholemeal bread from start to finish, I use the bread maker to make pizza dough and chapati dough too. Freshly baked, with a crispy crust and a fluffy, chewy texture, it’s a delicious and healthy everyday staple.

Ingredients For Seeded Wholemeal Bread

To make this seeded wholemeal bread loaf in a bread maker I use a mix of strong wholemeal bread flour and white bread flour. The result is a deliciously light loaf. But, you could use only wholemeal flour for this recipe, albeit making a loaf that’s slightly more dense. With the addition of a variety of seeds, this is a nourishing everyday bread, made easy in a bread machine.

• Very Strong Bread Flour: I like Allinson’s brand very strong bread flour.
• Seeds: Sesame Seeds, Linseeds, Poppy Seeds.
• Other Ingredients: Sea Salt, Sugar, Salted Butter, Fast-Acting Dry Yeast, Water.

How To Make Seeded Wholemeal Bread

Of course, the beauty of using a breadmaker for this recipe is that all we are required to do is add the ingredients. The breadmaker will knead the dough, shape the dough and produce a delicious freshly baked loaf of bread.

If you don’t have a breadmaker, you can use the same recipe, kneading the dough by hand for 10 minutes. Set aside to prove for around 2 hours, knock back and shape into a loaf. Set aside on a baking tray to prove again for another 45 minutes and bake at 180C for 30-40 minutes.

Step 1: Add Ingredients

To a breadmaker tin, add 300 grams strong wholemeal bread flour, 100 grams strong white bread flour, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon caster sugar, 20 grams salted butter, 1 teaspoon fast-action dried yeast, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons poppy seeds, 2 tablespoons linseeds and 280 ml water. Put the tin into the breadmaker.

Step 2: Bake Seeded Wholemeal Bread

Bake on ‘wholemeal’ ‘medium’ setting. The loaf should take around 4-5 hours to bake. Once the breadmaker indicates the wholemeal seeded loaf is baked, remove it from the tin. Set aside on a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3: Serve

Slice and serve.

I hope you try this seeded wholemeal bread recipe. If you do, let me know in the comments below how it goes!

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Seeded Wholemeal Bread Recipe FAQ

Can I add different seeds to the bread?
Absolutely, add any and all of your favourite edible seeds, up to a total of 80g. You could use this organic seven-seed blend for variety.

Can I make seeded wholemeal bread without a bread maker?
Yes. Knead the dough by hand for 10 minutes until smooth, then cover with a clean, damp cloth and set aside for 1 hour. Knead and shape, cover again and set aside for another 2-3 hours. Slide the prepared dough on to a lightly floured baking tray and bake in a preheat oven at 200C for 30-40 minutes.

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