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Grovbrød (Whole Grain Bread Loaf) Recipe

Grovbrød (Whole Grain Bread Loaf) Recipe
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Grovbrød is a wholesome whole grain bread loaf packed with seeds and a blend of rye, whole wheat, and bread flour. This dense, hearty bread offers a deliciously nutty flavor, perfect for sandwiches or toasted with butter. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this recipe guides you through a slow rise for enhanced flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 200 ml milk
  • 100 ml water
  • 2 tsp instant yeast (or 2.25 tsp active dry yeast, or 17.5g fresh yeast)
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 200 grams whole wheat flour
  • 100 grams bread flour or all-purpose flour
  • 50 grams rye flour (can be replaced with any other flour)
  • 85 grams sunflower seeds
  • 40 grams flax seeds
  • 50 grams oats (blitzed quickly in a food processor)
  • Extra seeds and oats for sprinkling on top

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Warm the milk and water until just warm (not hot) to avoid killing the yeast. In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer bowl, combine the warm milk and water with yeast and sugar. Stir to dissolve and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Prepare Oats: Blitz the oats in a food processor for about 30 seconds until broken down to help them blend smoothly into the dough.
  3. Add Oil: Stir in the vegetable oil into the yeast and milk mixture.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Add salt, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, blitzed oats, whole wheat flour, rye flour, and bread or all-purpose flour into the wet ingredients. You may premix dry ingredients separately if kneading by hand for easier mixing.
  5. Knead Dough: Knead the dough either by hand or with a dough hook attachment. If sticky, add more all-purpose flour gradually until dough stops sticking to hands or bowl. Knead for about 10 minutes until smooth, keeping in mind this dough is denser and less elastic than typical bread dough.
  6. First Rise: Cover the dough with a clean dishtowel or cling film. Let it rise either overnight in the refrigerator or about 1 hour at room temperature until doubled in size and passes the poke test (dough holds a slight indentation when poked).
  7. Prepare Loaf Pan: Lightly oil a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper hanging over the long edge for easy removal.
  8. Shape Loaf: Turn risen dough onto a work surface and press it into a rough rectangle that matches the width of your loaf pan. Roll the dough tightly, pinch the seam closed, then place seam side down. Roll the loaf gently on an unfloured surface to seal the seam further.
  9. Second Rise: Place the shaped loaf seam side down in the loaf pan. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes or longer if cold, until it passes the poke test again. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  10. Prepare for Baking: Brush the loaf with beaten egg wash and sprinkle with sunflower seeds, oats, flax seeds, or any favorite toppings. Score four diagonal slashes across the top of the loaf for a decorative finish.
  11. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes until golden on top and sounding hollow when tapped. Since this bread is dense, it may not sound as airy as other breads when done.
  12. Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy fresh or toasted with your favorite spreads.

Notes

  • If dough is too sticky to handle, add flour gradually but be careful not to add too much to keep the bread moist.
  • Rising times may vary depending on room temperature; cooler environments require longer rising.
  • Blitzing oats helps them integrate better into the dough for a softer crumb.
  • You can substitute rye flour with other whole grain flours if desired.
  • Storing the bread in a bread box or wrapped in a cloth helps maintain freshness; freeze slices for longer storage.

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Keywords: Grovbrød, whole grain bread, seeded bread, Scandinavian bread, rye bread loaf, homemade bread, healthy bread

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