7 Grain Bread

Okay, so I may be trying to beat you to death with the staff of life.


2 1/2 - 3 cups flour
1/2 cup 7 grain hot cereal such as Bob's Red Mill 7 Grain Hot Cereal
1/4 cup demererra sugar (or brown sugar if you're husband isn't British)
1/4 cup malted milk powder such as Carnation or Horlick's
3 teaspoons yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups milk warmed to about 120 degrees
2 Tablespoons melted butter

In a large bowl mix 2 1/2 cups of flour, the cereal, sugar, malt powder, yeast and salt together. Add the warm milk and butter all at once and stir to combine. If needed add up to a 1/2 cup more flour to make a soft workable dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead about 10 minutes. Form into a ball, place into a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat, cover and let rise until doubled. Punch down, form into a loaf allow to rise bake at 375 35-45 minute until golden brown and hollow sounding.