Bread Machine Sunflower Seed Bread
Bread Machine Sunflower Seed Bread is light, fluffy and full of wholesome ingredients and flavor. Sunflower seeds give it a slightly crunch taste. It's a great bread for those looking for a healthier option to make sandwiches, toast and dinner breads for dipping into soups.
Servings: 16
Calories: 113kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups warm water 115℉
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup bread flour
- ½ cup wheat germ
- 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten
- 2 teaspoon yeast active dry, instant or bread machine
- 2 tablespoon sunflower seed kernels
Instructions
- Add the ingredients in the order listed to the bread maker pan. If adding superseed mix to the dough, add it now. *The ingredients are listed in the order that Cuisinart machines require them to go. Check your brand's manual for the correct order to add ingredients. If it differs, add them in the order that your manual states.
- MACHINE BAKE: Select the whole wheat bread setting, choose the 2 lb loaf size and your preferred crust color. Set the machine to add in mix ins, and when it chimes add the sunflower seeds. After the last rise and before the bake cycle begins, brush the dough lightly with milk and sprinkle on additional sunflower seeds (optional). When baking is complete, turn off the bread machine. Remove the bread pan and the bread immediately. Cool on a wire rack completely before slicing.
- OVEN BAKE: Select the dough cycle, choose the 2 pound loaf size and select the mix in option. Add the sunflower seeds when the mix in signal chimes. Remove the dough from the bread pan when the dough cycle is complete. Reshape into a rectangle and place on a floured baking sheet or put into a loaf pan. Cover with a towel, put in a warm place and let rise 30 minutes or until doubled in size. Brush the dough lightly with milk and sprinkle on additional sunflower seeds if desired. Transfer to an oven preheated to 350°F. Bake for 40 minutes or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped/the internal temperature reaches 190℉. Remove bread from the baking sheet immediately and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
Storing: A bread box, linen bread storage bags or plastic food storage bags should all keep your bread fresh for 2-3 days. For longer storage, cut into slices and freeze for up to 6 months. Defrost per slice as needed.
Tip 1: Keep an eye on the dough for the first 10-15 minutes of the kneading cycle. If the dough ball appears too crumbly, add more water 1 teaspoon at a time until it's soft and springy. If the dough ball appears too wet, add more whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon at a time until it's soft and springy.
Tip 2: For a soft, golden brown crust brush the loaf with milk before baking. For a shiny, harder crust use egg.
Nutrition
Serving: 3oz | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
