Description
Indulge in the goodness of homemade Sunflower Seed Bread, a delightful loaf that combines nutrition and flavor in every bite. This easy-to-follow recipe features the wholesome taste of sunflower seeds and honey, making it an ideal companion for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Perfectly versatile, you can enjoy it as toast, in sandwiches, or paired with soups and salads. With its nutty flavor and pleasing crunch, this bread is sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup warm milk
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
- Optional: melted butter and additional sunflower seeds for topping
Instructions
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm milk, honey, sugar, salt, yeast, canola oil, and egg. Mix until blended.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, and sunflower seeds; mix until dough pulls away from the bowl.
- Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Shape the risen dough into an oval and place it in a greased loaf pan. Cover again to rise for another 30-40 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush the loaf with melted butter and sprinkle with sunflower seeds. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling on a rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg