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Four-Grain Bread
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This powerhouse loaf, chock-full of grain and fiber, will satisfy a hungry appetite.
INGREDIENTS
This recipe makes 1 loaf
| Small | Medium | Large | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 1/2 cup+ 1 TBSP | 1 cup+ 1 TBSP | 1+1/4 cup |
| Vegetable Oil | 1 TBSP | 2 TBSP | 3 TBSP |
| Molasses | 3 TBSP | 4 TBSP | 5 TBSP |
| Bread Flour | 1 cup | 2 cup | 3 cup |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 1/3 cup | 1/2 cup | 2/3 cup |
| Rye Flour | 3 TBSP | 1/4 cup | 1/4 cup+ 1 TBSP |
| Salt | 1 tsp | 1+1/2 tsp | 2 tsp |
| Buttermilk Powder | 2 TBSP | 3 TBSP | 1/4 cup |
| Oatmeal | 3 TBSP | 1/4 cup | 1/4 cup+ 1 TBSP |
| Yellow Cornmeal | 3 TBSP | 1/4 cup | 1/4 cup+ 1 TBSP |
| Active Dry Yeast | 1+1/2 tsp | 2+1/4 tsp | 1 TBSP |
DIRECTIONS
Bread Machine Method
Have liquid ingredients at 80º F and all others at room temperature. Place into the pan in the order listed. Select a basic cycle and medium/normal crust. Check dough consistency after 5 minutes of kneading. The dough should be in a soft, tacky ball. If it is dry and stiff, add water, 1/2 to 1 tablespoon at a time. If it is too wet and sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time. Remove bread when cycle is finished; cool. See our Bread Machine section for more helpful tips and information.
Mixer Methods
Using ingredient amounts listed for medium loaf, combine yeast, 1 cup bread flour, and other dry ingredients, except whole wheat flour. Combine liquids and heat to 120º to 130º F.
Hand-Held Mixer Method
Combine dry mixture and liquid ingredients in mixing bowl on low speed. Beat 2 to 3 minutes on medium speed. By hand, stir in whole wheat flour and enough remaining bread flour to make a firm dough. Knead on floured surface 5 to 7 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Use additional flour if necessary.
Stand Mixer Method
Combine dry mixture and liquid ingredients in mixing bowl with paddle or beaters for 4 minutes on medium speed. Gradually add whole wheat flour and remaining bread flour and knead with dough hook(s) 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Food Processor Method
Put dry mixture in processing bowl with steel blade. While motor is running, add liquid ingredients. Process until mixed. Continue processing, adding whole wheat flour and remaining bread flour until dough forms a ball.
Rising, Shaping, and Baking
Place dough in lightly oiled bowl and turn to grease top. Cover; let rise until dough tests ripe. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; punch down to remove air bubbles. Shape into a round loaf and place on a greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise until indentation remains after touching. With very sharp knife, make a cross slash across the top of loaf. Bake in preheated 375º F oven 35 to 40 minutes. If the crust is getting too dark, cover loosely with foil the last 5 to 10 minutes of baking. Remove from baking sheet; cool.
*You can substitute Instant (fast-rising) in place of Active Dry Yeast in your recipes. When using Instant Yeast, expect your dough to rise faster. Always let your dough rise until ripe. Use equal amounts when baking using traditional methods. When using the Bread Machine, use 1/2 tsp Instant Yeast OR 3/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast per cup of flour in your recipe. Visit our Lessons in Yeast & Baking for more information on baking.