Pain aux Cereales
Pain aux Cereales is a rustic multigrain loaf made with strong wholemeal and white bread flour, nutty sesame seeds and instant yeast. The Thermomix TM7 brings the dough together in seconds, mixing flour, water, yeast and salt into an evenly hydrated dough for a loaf with a crisp crust and soft, flavourful crumb.
About this recipe
Pain aux Cereales Thermomix TM7 is the multigrain loaf that turns your kitchen into a small French bakery. Built on a blend of strong wholemeal and white bread flour, dotted with nutty sesame seeds and brought to life with instant yeast, this bread delivers a crackling crust and a moist, structured crumb. Searching for wholemeal bread recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine? This one is a keeper: the TM7 mixes flour, water, yeast and sea salt into an evenly hydrated dough within moments, removing the messy hands-on work traditional bakers know too well. It is perfect for weekend breakfast, Sunday brunch or as a side with soup and cheese — and the nutritional balance of whole grains makes each slice genuinely satisfying. Whether you are new to bread baking or a seasoned home baker, this loaf proves that bakery-quality multigrain bread belongs in every weekly menu.
Preparation tips
- Use lukewarm rather than hot water when starting the dough, so the instant yeast activates properly; too much heat slows the rise and gives the wholemeal flour a dense, heavy crumb instead of a light one.
- Toast the sesame seeds briefly in a dry pan before adding them to the dough — this deepens their nutty flavour and gives the crust of your Pain aux Cereales an extra aromatic finish.
- For a crispier crust, place a small ovenproof dish of water on the oven floor during baking; the steam keeps the surface supple long enough for the loaf to expand fully before setting.
Recipe variations
- Seeded variation: add sunflower seeds, flaxseed and rolled oats to the dough along with the sesame seeds for an even richer multigrain character — soak larger seeds briefly in warm water first so they stay tender during baking.
- Festive variation: knead in chopped walnuts and a handful of raisins for a festive winter loaf, delicious sliced thickly with salted butter or alongside a board of aged cheeses at Christmas.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the wholemeal and white bread flour directly in the mixing bowl with the TM7 built-in scale, guaranteeing a balanced dough with consistent hydration every bake. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing flour, water, yeast and sea salt takes the TM7 mere seconds, producing an even dough far faster than manual stirring with a wooden spoon. [Time Savings]
- Kneading the multigrain dough in the Thermomix develops the gluten fully, giving the wholemeal loaf a springy crumb without tired hands. [Multi-Function]
- Grinding a portion of sesame seeds in the TM7 releases their oils, adding a noticeably nuttier depth to the crumb of this cereal bread. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the water precisely in the Thermomix bowl before mixing protects the instant yeast, ensuring a reliable rise for the Pain aux Cereales. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- dried instant yeast
- strong white bread flour
- water
- fine sea salt
- oil
- dried instant yeast
- strong white bread flour
- strong wholemeal bread flour
- water
- fine sea salt