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COUNTRY SEED BREAD
Makes 1 loaf, 12
slices.
2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/4
cup flaxseeds 2 tablespoons sesame seeds l tablespoon poppy seeds 2
teaspoons quick -rising (instant) dry yeast 1 1/4 cups water 2
tablespoons liquid honey 2 tablespoons vegetable oil l 1/2 teaspoons
salt
In large bowl, stir together all-purpose and whole wheat flours,
flaxseeds, sesame seeds, poppy seeds and yeast. In small bowl, whisk water,
honey, oil and salt; stir into flour mixture to make a sticky dough. Turn
out onto lightly floured surface. Knead for about 8 minutes or until still
slightly sticky and dough springs back when pressed in center, adding up to 1/4
cup more all-purpose flour as necessary. Place in greased bowl, turning to
grease all over. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in warm draft-free place for
about 1 1/4 hours or until doubled in bulk. Punch down dough; turn out onto
lightly floured surface. Gently pull into 11- x 8-inch rectangle. Starting
at narrow end , roll up into cylinder; press seam to seal. Place, seam side
down. in greased 8- x 4 inch loaf pan. Cover with towel; let rise for about 1
hour or until doubled in bulk and about 3/4 inch (2 cm) above rim of pan.
Brush top with water. With serrated knife, make 1-inch (2.5 cm) deep cut
lengthwise' along top of loaf. Bake in center of 400°F (200°C) oven
for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F (180°C); bake for 30 to 35 minutes
or until browned and loaf sounds hollow when tapped on bottom. Remove from pan:
let cool on rack. Bread Machine Method: Into pan of 1 1/2 to 2 lb
machine, add (in order) water, honey. oil, salt, all-purpose and whole wheat
flours, flaxseeds, sesame seeds, poppy seeds and yeast. (Do not let yeast touch
liquid.) Choose appropriate setting (whole wheat). Let loaf cool on rack.
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