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Whole Wheat Sunflower Seed Bread

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 10 slices
Calories 250
A hearty and nutritious bread featuring whole wheat flour and crunchy sunflower seeds, perfect for wholesome snacking or sandwiches.

Ingredients

Yeast and liquids

  • 7 g instant yeast
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 350 ml warm water

Flours and seasonings

  • 300 g unbleached AP flour
  • 200 g whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp ground cumin (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 100 g raw sunflower seeds

Instructions 

  • Toast sunflower seeds and let cool.
  • Mix yeast and honey into warm water; let stand.
  • Combine flours, salt, cumin; add liquids and knead 3-4 min.
  • Add 80 g sunflower seeds; knead 4 min.
  • Let dough rise until doubled, shape into loaf, proof 30 min.
  • Preheat Dutch oven, score loaf, sprinkle remaining seeds, bake 35 min, then cool.

Notes

Allow the bread to cool completely for best texture.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Sunflower Seeds, whole wheat