Bread Machine Grain Bread

This is the bread for people who want their toast to actually do something for them.

Whole wheat and rye flour provide the backbone, wheat germ and unprocessed bran add fiber and a toasty nuttiness, and sunflower seeds give every slice a satisfying crunch.

Powdered skim milk keeps the crumb tender while an egg enriches the dough.

The best part? You dump everything into your bread machine, press start, and walk away.

Slice it thick for sandwiches or toast it and spread with butter and honey.

Pro Tips

• Add ingredients in the order your bread machine manufacturer recommends; wet first, dry on top, yeast last is the most common sequence
• This is a dense loaf by nature, so don’t expect it to rise as high as white bread
• Sunflower seeds can be swapped for flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, or a mix of all three
• Store sliced in the freezer and toast individual slices straight from frozen for the best texture