HONEY-WHEAT SUNFLOWER BREAD

Honey-Wheat Sunflower Bread image

I am pleased to share my favorite bread recipe. It is both delicious and nutritious, and the sunflower seeds add a nice texture. We especially enjoy it toasted.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups warm water (120° to 130°)
2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose or bread flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup unsalted sunflower kernels

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the water, 2 cups all-purpose or bread flour, yeast and sugar. Beat on low speed for 3 minutes. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. (Mixture will be spongy.) , Stir in the whole wheat flour, oats, milk powder, butter, honey and salt; mix well. Stir in sunflower kernels and as much of the remaining all-purpose or bread flour as you can with a spoon. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Shape into a ball. Place in a greased bowl; turn once. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes. , Punch down and divide in half. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape into two loaves; place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes longer. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges