"My husband and I want whole grain bread, but we don't like the spongy store-bought whole wheat breads. I drastically altered one of my favorite batter bread recipes to create this earthy bread. It is crunchy, chewy and easy. The add-ins are just suggestions. Sometimes I use pepitas, sesame seeds or even 1/4 cup of a multi-grain hot cereal mix. —Amber Rife, Columbus, Ohio..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/3 cups warm 2% milk (70° to 80°)
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3 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1-1/4 teaspoons salt
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2-2/3 cups whole wheat flour
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2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
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4 teaspoons vital wheat gluten
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1 tablespoon millet
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1 tablespoon sunflower kernels
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1 tablespoon flaxseed
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1 tablespoon cracked wheat or additional flaxseed
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1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast