Ancient Grain Bread

Elevate your baking game with this wholesome and hearty Ancient Grain Bread, a nutrient-packed loaf made with a flavorful blend of whole wheat, spelt, teff, and quinoa flours. Perfect for health-conscious bakers, this bread is enriched with honey for natural sweetness, olive oil for a soft crumb, and a medley of mixed seeds for delightful crunch and texture. Easy to prepare, this recipe uses instant yeast to deliver a beautifully risen, golden-brown loaf with minimal effort. Whether served as a side with soups, toasted for breakfast, or paired with your favorite spreads, this ancient grain bread marries rustic charm with modern health benefits. Add this versatile and fiber-rich bread to your repertoire for a delicious way to honor timeless ingredients.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 300 grams Whole wheat flour
• 100 grams Spelt flour
• 50 grams Teff flour
• 50 grams Quinoa flour
• 7 grams Instant yeast
• 10 grams Salt
• 40 grams Honey
• 30 milliliters Olive oil
• 350 milliliters Warm water
• 50 grams Mixed seeds (e.g., sunflower, pumpkin, flax)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, spelt flour, teff flour, quinoa flour, and instant yeast.

Step 2

Add salt to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, and warm water until the honey is fully dissolved.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.

Step 5

Add the mixed seeds to the dough and knead until evenly distributed, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 more minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 7

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.

Step 8

Punch down the dough to release air and shape it into a loaf.

Step 9

Place the shaped loaf in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, cover, and let it rise for another 30-40 minutes.

Step 10

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).

Step 11

Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped and is golden brown.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	990.5 grams (990.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2401

Total Fat 63.90g	82%
Saturated Fat 8.90g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3966mg	172%
Total Carbohydrate 402.30g	146%
Dietary Fiber 61.70g	220%
Total Sugars 37.20g
Protein 83.40g	167%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 283mg	22%
Iron 25mg	141%
Potassium 2548mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.8%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 63.9%