TOASTED SUNFLOWER BREAD

Toasted Sunflower Bread image

Although I found this recipe in an old cookbook, the hearty flavor appeals to all generations. It's a nice alternative to ordinary whole wheat bread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups sunflower kernels, divided
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
4 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

In a small skillet over medium heat, cook and stir 1 cup of sunflower kernels until lightly browned, about 6 minutes; remove from the heat. Stir in soy sauce until kernels are evenly coated. Cool, stirring several times. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until ground., In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the wheat flour, brown sugar, oil, salt and ground sunflower kernels. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a firm dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5-7 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide in half; let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of sunflower kernels over the bottom and sides of two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Shape dough into loaves; place in pans. Press remaining kernels into top of dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Beat egg and cold water; brush over dough. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.