Multi-grain miracle bread!

Recently I've been experimenting with a multi-grain quick bread. I've tried it several different ways, and this is what I've had most success with:

2 c. 10-grain cereal (I use a Bob's Mill mix)
2 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. white flour
1/2 c. old-fashioned oats
1/4 c. sugar or honey
1 1/2 heaping T. instant yeast
1/2 T. kosher salt
2 T. dough enhancer
2 T. vital wheat gluten
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1/2 c. applesauce
1 1/2-2 c. hot water

(I added the dough enhancer and gluten because the loaves were a bit too heavy and dense (you can purchase them at grocery stores or on Amazon.) I sometimes add a couple of tablespoons of flax seed as well, because I love the texture that it adds.)

Mix dry ingredients by hand or in a stand mixer (I use a KitchenAid). Add wet ingredients and mix well. I sometimes need to add more flour if the dough is too sticky. Let the machine knead the dough for about 10 minutes.

Divide dough in half and form into oblong loaves. At this point, you can sprinkle the loaves with additional oatmeal or other grain or seeds, if you wish. Place in greased loaf pans (I use 9" ones) and cover with a dish towel. Let rise for 25 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

The whole wheat bread used to be my family's favorite, but now the multi-grain version has surpassed it!