Seed Bread

Michelle H.

3 c. hot water
¼ c. honey
1 ½ tbsp. Yeast
1 tbsp. Sea salt
1 c. 9 or 10 grain cereal (raw)
½ c. gluten
½ c. raw sunflower seeds
¼ c. millet
¼ c. amaranth
¼ c. flax (brown or golden)¼ c. sesame seeds
¼ c. oil (or applesauce can be substituted)
1 c. oatmeal (optional)
3-4 c. whole wheat flour
1-3 c. white flour (you can use all wheat flour)

Mix water, honey, and yeast. Let sit 10 minutes. Add salt, cereal, gluten, seeds, and oil. Let it sit and “sponge” 10-15 minutes. Add 3-4 c. wheat flour. Add white flour until mixture cleans the bowl. Knead 10 minutes. Form into two large loaves and one small loaf. Place in oiled bread pans. Oil tops of loaves. Cover lightly and let rise. Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes.

*most ingredients available at Fry's or stores such as Whole Foods (in the bulk section)