Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2006

This is an excellent bread which combines high fiber with a medium-weight bread. I found this bread perfect for sandwiches (not too heavy)! I put it in a large ziploc bag steaming hot to soften the crust. As for the recipe, I think it might have too much yeast. I used the 1.5 lb and whole wheat settings, and the bread rose too high - I had to "deflate" it a little with a toothpick in the middle of the second rise and immediately bake. 1 tbsp of yeast is equal to 3 tsp which just seems like too much for even a 2 lb loaf, let alone this recipe. Next time I plan to cut the yeast down to 2 tsp. I think I'll also soak the grains next time, as I'm not as fond of having a crunch in my bread - but this is just a personal preference.

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scientific mom

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2006

Very good. I used brown sugar instead of honey. And I used a whole grain cold cereal with dates, raisins, etc. in it. Turned out yummy. Thanks!

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EMMA37

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Nashua, New Hampshire, USA

Living In: Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2005

I made the mistake of adding the cereal to the water, and the cereal absorbed the water making the dough sort of dry. I then added 1T of water and it was too wet, so had to add a little bit more flour. Because of this or maybe not, it was too big for my machine. It was worth it though, the best bread machine bread I've ever had! Next time I'll put the cereal on top of the flour.

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JTSMOM

Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2005

The first recipe I've used with my bread machine that didn't come with it and I'm in love. I was hesitant about putting honey instead of sugar because in my exeperience it really changes the taste and don't like it, but I figured I'd give it a go one more time...you can't taste the honey at all. It's soft and light in the middle, the crust isn't too dark or hard. I used 12 grain cereal mix (the kind you cook), turned out great. Will make again and again, it's better than store bought!

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T-LYNN

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jul. 10, 2005

I don't buy a lot of cereal and was a bit confused when I discovered that 7-grain cereal comes in both hot and cold varieties. Judging by the flour:liquid ration I took a chance on hot cereal. Bingo! I've used this a number of times as is, but I've also made cinnamon/raisin rolls out of it and they turned out delicious.

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CAROLZOZS

Reviewed: May 31, 2005

I Loved this recipe!! I have tried several bread machine recipes and this was the best so far! The loaf was big, not too hard and the texture was perfect! I used 12 grain cereal instead of 7 and it turned out great. I will use this again and again for sure.

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ALLIEBUBA

Reviewed: May 14, 2005

Nice and tasty!

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KNICK21PT3

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Oak Hill, New Brunswick, Canada

Living In: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2005

I added a tablespoon of gluten; the loaf was tall and not heavy. Next time I make this, I wlll try less salt: it tasted a bit too salty for me. The bread sliced nicely. I liked it toasted (athough I had to toast the slice, turn it upside down and re-toast it, because it was so tall): the millet in the grain mix I used annoyed me, but disappeared into the crunch of toast.

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RueBarbe

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2005

I love this bread. It's very tasty. I use Kashi 7 grain cereal (the granola type). I make it every week and if I forget my boyfriend reminds me. It always turns out perfect. Thank you Pat!

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