Orange Sunflower Seed Bread Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time2 Hr 0 MinCooking Time35 Min
Ready In2 Hr 35 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianInterest Group

Ingredients

 Active dry yeast1 Tablespoon
 Warm water - 1/4 cup (105°-115°F)
 Oil2 Tablespoon
 Honey2 Tablespoon
 Egg1
 Whole wheat flour - 3 3/4 cups, measured scoop and level
 Non-instant, non-fat milk powder - 1/4 cup
 Orange – 1, grated peel
 Salt1/2 Tablespoon
 Sunflower seeds1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Orange juice1/2 Cup (16 tbs), squeezed
 Water - 1/4 cup, as needed

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Use a measuring cup to sprinkle yeast over ¼ cup warm water.
2) Let stand in a warm place about 5 minutes until it dissolves or puffs.
3) Stir in oil, honey and egg.
4) In your food processor, use the PLASTIC DOUGH BLADE setting.
5) In the work bowl, add flour, milk powder, salt, grated orange peel and sunflower seeds. Pulse on/off to mix.
6) Pour in yeast mixture through feed tube while the machine is running. Pulse on/off to mix.
7) Pour in remaining water in a steady stream. You may not require all the water.
8) Process the dough ball for 20 seconds and test the consistency for right elasticity, stickiness and wetness, by stopping the machine.
9) If it is not ready, then process for another 10 seconds.
10) Sprinkle with additional 1-2 tablespoons flour into the dough and pulse machine on/off to coat dough for easy removal from work bowl.
11) In an oiled bowl transfer the dough and turn over to oil the entire surface.
12) Cover with plastic bag or damp cloth and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
13) Punch down dough and knead for 30 seconds to press out the dough.
14) Prepare a ball out of the dough, let rest, by covering for 5 minutes.
15) Use a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan, to place the loaf made from the dough.
16) Cover and let rise in warm place, free from drafts, until doubled, about 45 minutes.
17) Preheat oven to 375°.

MAKING
18) Place inside oven on middle rack to bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and bottom crust of loaf has a hard hollow sound when tapped.
19) Immediately remove the loaf from the pan and cool on metal rack.

SERVING
20) Slice the bread and serve with your choice of dip or spread.
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