The best recipe for Norwegian whole grain bread.

whole grain flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour offers more nutrients, while all-purpose flour is more affordable.

rye flour

🥗Healthier: barley flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Barley flour is nutritious, while whole wheat flour is budget-friendly.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories, while milk + vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while sugar is a common, less expensive sweetener.

Dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Mix whole grain flour and salt in a large bowl.

Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture along with oil.

Stir until a shaggy dough forms.

Incorporate nuts and seeds into the dough.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan.

Let the loaf rise again for 30 minutes, covered with a cloth.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes until golden brown.

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