I started making this Healthy 7 Seed Wheat Bread when I was newly married! Why has it taken me so long to share it with you!? For some, bread making is very intimidating. Let me be the first to tell you, it can take practice!

However, there are few things more rewarding than putting work into developing a soft dough that turns into fresh golden loaves that fill your home with the most amazing scent! It is very rewarding to be able to ditch the bread from the store for loaves made from scratch.

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I love making this recipe on an afternoon when I have some things to catch up on at home between rise times. Before you know it, you have 4 delicious loaves baking! This recipe makes it easy to have extra to share with a friend or neighbor, too. The loaves freeze well if you want to make your bread for the month and pull out one loaf each week.

My kids usually can’t even wait for the bread to cool before they beg for a warm slice with butter. The kitchen smells so delicious!

This bread freezes well, and it also stays soft for several days on the counter. We love eating it with butter, jam or honey, or using it as a side for soup or bread for homemade BLT sandwhiches!

Healthy 7 Seed Wheat Bread

Skip the store and bake 4 loaves of this Healthy 7 Seed Wheat Bread to enjoy now or freeze for later!

Print Recipe

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4 loaves

Ingredients

5 cups warm water
2/3 cup honey spray your cup with non-stick spray before adding honey and it will come right out!
2 Tablespoons yeast I love SAF yeast, it is my favorite!
1 Tablespoon Kosher salt
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1-2 cups Seed mix I like adding 2 cups but you can do more or less depending on the texture you'd like.
7 cups whole wheat flour
4 cups bread or all-purpose flour Why use bread flour? It contains a higher percentage of gluten which can result in a really soft and chewy texture in your bread!
1 egg mix egg and a dash of water for an egg wash on the bread.

Instructions

In a mixer or large bowl, add warm water, honey and yeast. Cover with a kitchen towel and allow to activate for 5-7 minutes.
Add salt, oil, wheat flour and seed mix. Combine until well incorporated.
Add the bread or all-purpose flour and mix until well combined. Turn dough out onto a floured counter and knead until smooth and springy. Spray a large bowl with non-stick spray and add dough. Cover with a kitchen towel and allow to rise for 1 hour or until double.
Dump risen dough onto a lightly floured counter and cut into 4 even pieces.
Spray loaf pans with non-stick spray and form each piece of dough into a small oval loaf by gently pulling dough under itself until the top is tight and smooth.
Cover loaves with a kitchen towel and allow to rise 45 minutes or until doubled in the pans.
Preheat oven to 350°.
Brush loaves with egg wash and bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden on top.
Remove loaves from pans quickly to prevent condensation, and allow to cool on a cooling rack. Enjoy with butter, jam or honey. Slice with a sharp, serrated knife (especially if cutting while still warm!)
Loaves can be frozen after fully cooled and wrapped in plastic wrap and placed into a gallon freezer Ziploc.

Keyword Basic homemade white bread, Healthy banana-oat muffins (flour and sugar free!0, seed bread, wheat bread

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FAQ’s for Healthy 7 Seed Wheat Bread

Can this recipe be cut in half if I don’t have 4 loaf pans? Yes! This recipe can be split right in half to make 2 loaves. Rise and baking time should remain the same.
What are the best pans to bake this bread in? You can use anything you have but I highly recommend these loaf pans for bread baking if you are in the market! I use them for my banana bread and chocolate chip pumpkin loaves too!
Do I have to use that many seeds in my recipe? No! You don’t even have to use any seeds if you don’t want to. I love the texture this Raw Super 7 Seed Mix adds, but you are welcome to use any seed variety and it does not have to be the full measurement the recipe calls for.
Can these loaves be frozen? Yes! I would suggest allowing the loaves to fully cool, then you can wrap them in plastic wrap and place inside a gallon freezer zip lock bag. To thaw, remove from the freezer and allow to come to room temperature.