This Tri-Grain Bread is a robust and wholesome loaf that brings a wonderful nutty flavor to your breakfast table. By combining barley flour, oat flour, and standard bread flour, you achieve a perfect balance of texture and nutrition. The addition of applesauce provides natural sweetness and moisture, while wheat germ adds a pleasant crunch and extra fiber. It has a dense, satisfying crumb that holds up well to slicing. This bread is ideal for making thick toast with avocado, pairing with soups, or simply enjoying with a pat of vegan butter. It’s a comforting, home-style recipe that smells incredible while baking and tastes even better fresh from the oven.
Tri-Grain Bread
Description
This Tri-Grain Bread is a robust and wholesome loaf that brings a wonderful nutty flavor to your breakfast table. By combining barley flour, oat flour, and standard bread flour, you achieve a perfect balance of texture and nutrition. The addition of applesauce provides natural sweetness and moisture, while wheat germ adds a pleasant crunch and extra fiber. It has a dense, satisfying crumb that holds up well to slicing. This bread is ideal for making thick toast with avocado, pairing with soups, or simply enjoying with a pat of vegan butter. It&# 226;ÂÂs a comforting, home-style recipe that smells incredible while baking and tastes even better fresh from the oven.Ingredients
Directions
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If using a bread machine, add the water, applesauce, and brown sugar to the pan first.
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Add the wheat germ, barley flour, oat flour, bread flour, vital wheat gluten, and salt on top of the liquids.
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Make a small well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the yeast into the well, ensuring it does not touch the water.
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Select the "Basic" or "Whole Wheat" setting on your bread machine. Choose a medium or dark crust setting based on preference.
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Start the machine and allow the cycle to complete. The dough should knead for approximately 10 minutes before rising and baking.
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Once the cycle is finished, immediately remove the loaf from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 2596.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.2g13%
- Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 29278.6mg1220%
- Total Carbohydrate 551.4g184%
- Dietary Fiber 25.3g102%
- Sugars 19.8g
- Protein 88.2g177%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This recipe is optimized for a standard 1.5 or 2-pound bread machine. If making by hand, mix ingredients until a shaggy dough forms, knead for 10-15 minutes until smooth, let rise until doubled in size, shape into a loaf, let rise again, and bake at 375ðF (190ðC) for 30-35 minutes.
The original source mentions using 2 tablespoons of butter instead of applesauce. If you prefer a richer, non-vegan version, you can substitute the applesauce with melted butter or oil.
Store leftover bread in a paper bag or bread box at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze slices for longer storage.
If the dough appears too dry during the initial knead, add water 1 tablespoon at a time. If too wet, add bread flour 1 tablespoon at a time.
