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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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With oats, wheat germ and sunflower kernels. a small slice of this dense bread goes a long way. The glossy top of this lovely loaf is sprinkled with sesame seeds.Courtney Taglauer, Fairfield, Iowa Ingredients:
1 cup old-fashioned oats |
1-1/4 cups boiling water |
1/2 cup honey |
2 tablespoons butter |
3 to 4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 cup king arthur premium 100% whole wheat flour |
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ |
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast |
2 teaspoons salt |
1/2 cup sunflower kernels |
1 egg yolk |
1/4 teaspoon cold water |
4 teaspoons sesame seeds |
Directions:
1. Place oats in a small bowl; add boiling water, honey and butter. Let stand until mixture cools to 120°-130°, stirring occasionally.
2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, yeast and salt. Beat in oat mixture until blended. Stir in sunflower kernels and enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough (dough will be sticky).
3. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into four portions; shape into 8-in. x 2-in. loaves. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
5. Beat egg yolk and cold water; brush over loaves. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. With a sharp knife, cut slits in tops of loaves.
6. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 4 loaves (8 slices each).
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