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This Mixed Grain Pre-Mix is a conventional baking product containing wheat, gluten, soy, and barley and is not suitable for coeliacs, those with gluten intolerance, or anyone managing soy or barley allergies. For households where gluten is welcome, however, this mix is a genuinely satisfying shortcut to the kind of dense, flavourful, multi-grain loaf that usually requires either a very good artisan baker or a considerable amount of time and technical knowledge to produce at home. Grandma always believed that a well-stocked pantry should work for everyone at the table, and sometimes that means having the right mix on hand for the people who can enjoy it.
Flavour Profile: This mixed grain pre-mix produces a hearty, deeply flavoured loaf with a robust, slightly nutty character that comes from the combination of kibbled wheat, maize, rye, and soy alongside rolled barley, linseed, and malted wheat flakes. The crumb is dense and moist with a satisfying chew, and the grain inclusions give every slice a textural complexity that plain white sandwich bread simply cannot offer. The malt flour in the blend adds a gentle, warm sweetness that rounds out the earthier grain notes and contributes to a beautifully golden crust.
How to Use It: This pre-mix is designed to take most of the technical uncertainty out of multi-grain bread baking, with the grain ratios, gluten levels, and flour treatment agents already balanced for a consistent result. Follow the specific water and yeast quantities recommended on the packaging for best results, and ensure your water temperature sits between 35 and 38 degrees Celsius when activating the yeast, as water that is too hot will kill the yeast and too cold will slow the rise considerably. The dough will be heavier and stickier than a plain white dough, which is entirely normal given the grain content, so resist the urge to add excess flour during kneading. A longer, slower prove in the refrigerator overnight develops a more complex flavour in the finished loaf. This mix also performs well in a bread machine on a standard whole grain or heavy dough setting.
Ways to Serve and Enjoy Mixed Grain Bread: A thick slice of freshly baked mixed grain bread with good quality butter and a pinch of sea salt flakes is one of those simple pleasures that needs absolutely nothing else alongside it and is reason enough to bake a loaf. Toasted mixed grain bread with avocado, a soft poached egg, and cracked black pepper is a breakfast that genuinely sustains, with the dense grain crumb providing staying power that lighter breads do not. Open sandwiches on mixed grain bread with rare roast beef, horseradish cream, and watercress are a straightforward but impressive lunch that lets the bread do as much work as the filling. Hearty soup served alongside thick slices of freshly baked mixed grain bread, particularly a slow-cooked lentil or vegetable soup, is a combination that has been a reliable weeknight dinner across countless families for generations. Lightly toasted mixed grain bread with a good sharp cheddar and fruit chutney makes one of the most satisfying quick meals available to anyone with a well-stocked pantry and ten minutes to spare.
Good to Know: This product is not gluten free and is not suitable for coeliacs or those with gluten intolerance. It contains wheat, gluten, soy, and barley. It is not suitable for those managing soy allergies. Please read the full ingredient and allergen declaration carefully before purchase. If you are looking for a gluten free bread mix or baking alternative, please browse our dedicated gluten free baking range throughout the Grandma’s Pantry Online store.
Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Grain 21% (Kibbled Wheat, Kibbled Maize, Kibbled Rye, Kibbled Soy, Rolled Barley, Linseed, Malted Wheat Flakes), Salt, Gluten, Vegetable Oil, Soy Flour, Emulsifiers (481, 471), Malt Flour, Enzyme (Amylase), Flour Treatment Agents (300, 920, 223), Vitamin (Thiamine).
Contains: WHEAT, GLUTEN, SOY, BARLEY.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Large amounts may need to be ordered in. Allow 14 business days for it to arrive at GPO.
Makes a 750 gm Loaf
450g Bread Pre-Mix
1 ½ tspns yeast
300 mls water (White based bread)
315 mls water (wholemeal based bread)
Method Hand Knead
Oven Preheat oven to 190°C (175°C F/F).
Grease a 21 25 x 7cm high loaf tin or comparable sized tray. Combine ingredients in a bowl and bring together to a dough. Roll out onto floured bench and knead.
Place back into bowl, cover and allow to stand for ~ 20 mins in warm place.
Bread Maker Method
Add all ingredients in the order shown above.
Select 750gm loaf setting and any other settings as required, press START!
Makes a 1kg Loaf
600g Bread Pre-Mix
2 tspns yeast
400mls water (white base)
420mls water (w/meal)
Method Hand Knead
Oven Preheat oven to 190°C (175°C F/F).
Grease a 21 25 x 7cm high loaf tin or comparable sized tray. Combine ingredients in a bowl and bring together to a dough. Roll out onto floured bench and knead.
Place back into bowl, cover and allow to stand for ~ 20 mins in warm place.
Bread Maker Method
Add all ingredients in the order shown above.
Select 750gm loaf setting and any other settings as required, press START!
