SEEDED HONEY-WHEAT BREAD

Seeded Honey-Wheat Bread image

I usually have to double this recipe-so full of poppy and sunflower seed flavor-because it goes so fast in my family. Bread bakers will appreciate its perfect shape and soft texture. -Rachel Preus, Marshall, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (12 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup flaxseed
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 large egg

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine whole wheat flour, yeast, salt and 1 cup all-purpose flour; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat water, butter and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients. Stir in flax, sunflower kernels, poppy seeds and enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest 10 minutes. Punch down dough; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans, seam side down. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 15 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, beat egg; brush over loaves. Bake until golden brown, 25-30 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.