Since I was given a bread maker 3 weeks ago I have made a loaf a week. I’m officially hooked. It’s extremely easy since all I have to do is drop the ingredients in, push a few buttons, and forget about it. In about three hours I have a fresh loaf ready for the week! Each time I’ve of course had to taste test to ensure excellent quality. I have yet to be disappointed and I’ve made three different recipes. They don’t always look the prettiest, but they taste heavenly, especially warm.
I love that I know all the ingredient that go into each and every loaf. No funky words I can’t pronounce and no preservatives. If I’m feeling nutty I can add more nuts. If I’m feeling fruity I can add fruit. Today I was feeling seedy so I added seeds. It. Is. Glorious.
Cranberry Oat Walnut Chia Bread (what a mouth full 
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- 1 cup water (~80 degrees F)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cups bread flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- Add ingredients in the order recommended by your bread machine. I’ve listed them in the order that I use.
- Yeast is added to a well in the middle.
- Butter is added in chunks in corners.
- Cranberries, walnuts, and chia seeds are added during the second kneed cycle to ensure even distribution. Mine beeps at each kneed cycle to it’s easy to know when to toss them in.
- Bake on the white bread, 2 pound loaf, light setting.
*Modified from Allrecipes.com
Nutrition Facts (calculated by Spark People)
15 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
Total Fat 3.9 g
Saturated Fat 0.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6 g
Cholesterol 2.1 mg
Sodium 52.3 mg
Potassium 38.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 22.5 g
Dietary Fiber 2.2 g
Sugars 4.1 g
Protein 3.6 g
Vitamin A 0.6 %
Vitamin B-12 0.0 %
Vitamin B-6 1.5 %
Vitamin C 0.2 %
Vitamin D 0.0 %
Vitamin E 0.7 %
Calcium 0.9 %
Copper 4.5 %
Folate 8.6 %
Iron 6.1 %
Magnesium 2.6 %
Manganese 13.9 %
Niacin 5.3 %
Pantothenic Acid 1.0 %
Phosphorus 3.2 %
Riboflavin 5.3 %
Selenium 8.4 %
Thiamin 9.6 %
Zinc 1.7 %
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
As I learn the science of bread I’ll be adding more whole wheat flour to increase the fiber, hopefully without ruining the texture. Chia seeds might always be an addition for their super powers and really no change in taste to the bread. Oh the possibilities are endless!
30 Minutes Movement: Finally shoveling out the driveway and making a path for the outside kitties to the food.