Bring the cozy, rustic flavors of autumn right into your kitchen with this delightful Harvest Loaf Bread Machine recipe! Packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds, and a hint of natural sweetness from honey and dried cranberries or raisins, this bread strikes the perfect balance between hearty and delicious. Designed for ease and convenience, it requires just 10 minutes of prep before your bread machine takes over, expertly combining kneading, rising, and baking into one fuss-free process. The result is a tender, nutty loaf with subtle bursts of fruity sweetness, ideal for breakfast spreads, hearty sandwiches, or as a side for soups and stews. Perfect for fall gatherings or everyday indulgence, this Harvest Loaf promises a flavorful, homemade touch with minimal effort.
Gather and measure all your ingredients for easy assembly.
Pour the warm water, milk, softened butter, and honey into the bread machine pan.
Add the salt, bread flour, and whole wheat flour on top of the liquid ingredients, ensuring the flour completely covers the liquids to prevent premature yeast activation.
Make a small well in the center of the flour and add the active dry yeast.
Set your bread machine to the 'Basic' or 'Whole Wheat' bread setting, with a medium crust color preference if applicable. Start the machine.
Once the mix-ins signal beeps (if your machine has this function), or about 20-30 minutes into the kneading cycle, add the chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries or raisins.
Allow the bread machine to complete its cycle, which will include kneading, rising, and baking.
Once the bread is finished baking, carefully remove the loaf from the machine and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Serve and enjoy your freshly baked Harvest Loaf!
Calories |
2687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 88.9 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.0 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2410 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 425.5 g | 155% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.7 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 99.7 g | ||
| Protein | 71.4 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 238 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 21.1 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 1533 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.