Breadmaker Country Seed Bread

This is the bread that makes your whole kitchen smell like a rustic bakery on a Sunday morning.

A blend of white and whole wheat flour gives it structure and a slightly nutty chew, while flax seed, sesame seed, and poppy seed add crunch and earthy depth to every slice. A touch of honey rounds out the flavor with gentle sweetness.

The best part? Your bread machine does everything. Load the ingredients, hit start, and come back to a warm, seed-crusted loaf.

Kitchen Tips

• Measure your flour by spooning it into the cup and leveling off. Scooping directly from the bag packs it too tightly and makes dense bread.
• Use fresh flax seed or store it in the freezer. Ground flax goes rancid quickly at room temperature.
• For extra seed crunch on top, brush the finished loaf with a little water and press on more sesame and poppy seeds while warm.

Variations

• Add sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for even more texture and nutrition.
• Swap honey for maple syrup for a slightly different sweetness.
• Use bread flour instead of all-purpose for a taller, chewier loaf.