Whalin's Seven Grain Bread

Directions

1. 1
   If using oat groats, bulgar, sprouted wheat or rice, pour into a small pot and cover with 1/2 inch water.
2. 2
   Bring to a boil and cook on low for 15-20 minutes covered until groats are al dente to soft.
3. 3
   Let cool.
4. 4
   Mix yeast, sugar, 1 C warm water, seeds (if using) & 7 grain cereal.
5. 5
   Let proof for 10 min until creamy.
6. 6
   Combine all ingredients & mix well.
7. 7
   Depending on your flour and environment you may have to add up to 1 additional C of warm water.
8. 8
   If need to add water, add in 1/4 C increments.
9. 9
   Knead for ~10 minute Place into lg oiled bowl, cover and let rise until doubled ~1hr.
10. 10
    (If making as no knead bread, add additional 1 C water and mix until all ingredients are combined.
11. 11
    Dough will be very sticky).
12. 12
    Punch down, let rest 5 min and shape into loaves.
13. 13
    Let rise again and preheat oven to 500F (You want the oven to have been heated for at least 30 minutes before you bake).
14. 14
    Place in oven, scoring w/sharp knife.
15. 15
    Pour hot water into steam pan and spray walls at 30 sec intervals 3 times (optional, allows bread to rise slightly more).
16. 16
    Lower oven to 450 and bake 10 minute rotate if necessary and continue baking for another 10-20 minute.
17. 17
    For a shiny, professional looking crust, brush tops w/egg yolk or white 5 min before taking out of oven.
18. 18
    Let cool 45 minutes.