Multigrain Bread

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 tsps yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 5 Tbs honey
• 2 cups warm water 110º F
• 1 cup traditional oatmeal (large flakes)
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup flaxseed
• 1/2 cup chia
• 3 cups white wheat flour
• 1/2 cup gluten flour
• 1 1/2 Tbs salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Preparation

1. In a small container put a Tbs of honey with 1/4 cup of warm water and dissolve the honey. Add the yeast and mix. Let the yeast activate for about 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add the two cups of water, the rest of the honey, the oatmeal, 1 cup of wholemeal flour, the flaxseed, the chia, and one cup of the white flour plus the gluten flour.
3. Mix well. Add the rest of the flour and form a dough. Knead for 10 minutes or until the dough is manageable and uniform.
4. Place in a greased container and cover with a damp towel. Let the dough rise for at least 30 minutes, it can rise for up to 2 hours.
5. Gently scoop out the dough and form the loaf pans. Place the dough in greased molds and rise again for an hour until doubled in size.
6. Bake the bread at 340º F for 40-45 minutes.
7. Let cool completely before cutting.