Dakota Seed Bread

Subject: Dakota Seed Bread Sat Nov 08, 2008 2:43 am

Dakota Seed Bread

2 pkg active dry yeast

2-1/2 cups lukewarm water, 105-115F

1 cup instant nonfat dry milk

1/3 cup honey

3 tbsp melted shortening or butter

2 tsp salt

1 cup uncooked old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup dark rye flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

2 tbsp poppy seeds

4 to 4-1/2 cups bread flour

Glaze

1 egg beaten

1 tbsp milk

1/2 cup sunflower seeds

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water

Add dry milk, honey, shortening or butter, salt, oats, rye flour, whole wheat flour and poppy seeds

Beat until smooth

Let stand 15 minutes

Stir in bread flour, a cup at a time, beating constantly, to make stiff dough

Turn out onto floured board

Knead until dough is well mixed and springy

Turn dough into lightly greased bowl

Turn over to grease top of dough

Cover

Let rise until doubled, about 1 hour

Punch down

Turn out onto lightly oiled board

Divide into 3 parts

Shape each part into a round loaf

Place loaves with smooth sides up in greased 9 inch round cake pans

Let rise until almost doubled

Beat egg and milk

Brush loaves with egg mixture

Dust with the sunflower seeds

Bake at 375F for 35 to 40 minutes until loaves test done

Or you can braid this bread in to a wreath shape

Calories 100 per slice

carbs 17g

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