sunflower almond wheat bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup warm skim milk
• 1/4 cup ground sunflower seeds
• 1 cup high-gluten bread flour
• 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons almond oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• in a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
• in a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with sunflower seeds, flour and salt; mix well. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
• lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. deflate the dough and turn it out a lightly floured surface. form the dough into a loaf and place it into the prepared pan. brush the top with almond oil and cover with a damp cloth. let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. let cool on a wire rack 20 minutes before slicing.