Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Sunflower Seed Bread Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 ½ cups bread flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup sunflower seeds (plus extra for topping)
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ¾ cups warm water (around 110°F/43°C)
2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe Instructions:

Prepare the dough:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, whole wheat flour, sunflower seeds, instant yeast, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm water, honey or maple syrup, and olive oil until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.

Knead the dough:

Transfer the dough to a well-floured surface.
Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

First rise:

Lightly oil a large bowl and place the kneaded dough into it, turning it around to coat it with oil.
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.

Shape the loaf:

Once the dough has risen, gently punch it down to release any air bubbles.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it into a round or oval loaf.

Second rise:

Place the shaped loaf onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Cover the loaf with a kitchen towel and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes until it increases in size.

Preheat and bake:

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) during the last 10 minutes of the second rise.
Brush the top of the loaf with water and sprinkle some sunflower seeds on top for added texture and decoration.
Place the baking sheet with the loaf in the preheated oven.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the loaf turns golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

Cool and serve:

Remove the sunflower seed bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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