Easy No-Knead Whole Wheat Muesli Bread (Beginner-Friendly)
This easy no-knead whole wheat muesli bread is a healthy homemade bread recipe perfect for beginners. No kneading or shaping, simple ingredients, and effortless baking.
Serving Size 1 Loaf
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Ingredients
- 1¾ cups (410ml) warm water
- 1 tsp (3g) yeast active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp (15g) sugar
- 4 cups (480g) whole wheat flour
- 1 cup muesli or oats 95g
- 1½ tsp (9g) salt
- 1 tbsp (15g) olive oil
- Butter for brushing (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Mix well and set aside for 5–10 minutes, until the mixture turns foamy.
- Add the flour, muesli (or oats), salt, and olive oil. Mix using a wooden spoon until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or an airtight lid. Place it in a warm spot and let the dough rise for 4-6 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Grease a loaf pan with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
- Scrape the dough into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Set the oven to preheat at 220°C (428°F).
- Cover with a damp kitchen towel and let the dough rise again for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Once the dough reaches the top of the pan, cover it with a lid or another loaf pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cover after 30 minutes, and bake for 10 minutes till the bread has a golden brown crust.
- Remove from the oven and let the bread rest in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and allow it to cool about 80% before slicing.
- For a softer crust, brush the top with butter while the bread is still hot (optional).
Notes
- This no-knead dough is meant to be wet and sticky—do not add extra flour.
- Rising time may vary depending on kitchen temperature; allow the dough to double in size.
- Covering the loaf while baking helps trap steam and improves oven spring.
- For a softer crust, brush the bread with butter while it is still hot.
- Let the bread cool most of the way before slicing for the best texture.
Nutrition (Estimates Only)
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 2.6gSodium: 295mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1.8g