Heart-Healthy Ancient Grain Bread
Discover the nourishing goodness of our Heart-Healthy Ancient Grain Bread, a wholesome delight crafted with a blend of nutrient-packed flours—whole wheat, spelt, and quinoa—paired with powerhouse ingredients like ground flaxseed and chia seeds. This homemade loaf is enriched with honey and olive oil, offering a soft texture and subtle sweetness while staying mindful of heart-healthy eating. With its golden crust adorned with rolled oats, it's as visually appealing as it is delicious. Perfect for toast, sandwiches, or as a side to hearty soups, this bread balances health and flavor with every slice. Easy to make and packed with fiber, omega-3s, and essential nutrients, it’s ideal for those embracing a nutritious lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup spelt flour
- 1 cup quinoa flour
- 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet dry active yeast
- 1.5 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rolled oats
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, spelt flour, quinoa flour, ground flaxseed, chia seeds, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the dry ingredients.
In a separate small bowl, dissolve the dry active yeast in the warm water. Add the honey and let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the yeast mixture and the olive oil. Stir the ingredients together with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until a rough dough begins to form.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead on medium speed for 5 to 7 minutes.
Place the kneaded dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Once the dough has risen, gently deflate it and transfer it to a floured surface. Shape it into a loaf and place it in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise again in a warm area until it's peeking over the edge of the pan, approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Before baking, gently sprinkle the top of the loaf with rolled oats for an attractive finish.
Bake the bread in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve the bread fresh or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2279 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.5 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2396 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 390.5 g | 142% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 65.1 g | 232% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 77.4 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 360 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 23.6 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 2549 mg | 54% | |
*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.
