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Dave's Killer Bread Copycat Recipe

Hearty seeded whole wheat loaf with oats and mixed seeds, a homemade version of the classic bread.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chill Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 15 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 packet rapid rise yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (180g)
  • 1 1/2 cups bread flour (180g)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats (45g)
  • 1 cup seeds and/or nuts (choose from the following)
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
  • 2 tablespoons flax seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds or sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons Everything bagel seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons quinoa, rinsed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup seeds and oats for coating

Instructions
 

  • Grease loaf pan:

    Coat a loaf pan with baking spray (e.g., Baker's Joy).

  • Bloom yeast mixture:

    In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, stir together warm water and honey. Sprinkle in yeast and whisk until dissolved. Allow to sit for 5 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy.

  • Mix dry ingredients:

    In another bowl, whisk whole wheat flour with bread flour. Mix in salt, oats, and your chosen seeds/nuts (all except olive oil and coating mixture). Stir until uniform.

  • Knead dough:

    After the yeast mixture has bloomed, pour the dry ingredients into the liquid. Add olive oil. Use a dough hook on low speed to combine, then increase speed and knead for 2-3 minutes until the dough clears the bowl sides.

  • Coat dough log:

    Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and form into a log. Spread coating seeds on a plate and roll the log in them, pressing gently so they stick (some will fall off).

  • Let dough rise:

    Put the dough into the greased loaf pan. Drape a tea towel over it and let it rise in a warm spot for about 45 minutes (this bread does not rise significantly).

  • Preheat oven:

    While the dough is rising, heat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  • Bake and cool bread:

    Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown. If it browns too fast, cover loosely with foil. Take the pan out and set it on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then remove the loaf from the pan and let it cool fully on the rack.

  • Store bread properly:

    Once cool, cut slices using a bread knife. Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, refrigerate for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
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