Sunflower Seed and Honey Wheat Bread

Hey, I tried out a new recipe today, and I love it. I am not a huge fan of wheat bread, so I keep trying new recipes hoping that I will find one that I love. I made it with soft white wheat (tastes way better than red wheat). Gregg and Jacey liked it too. Max may eventually try it, but I'm not holding my breath.

Sunflower Seed & Honey Wheat Bread Recipe

36 Servings - Prep: 40 min. + rising Bake: 35 min.

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup bread flour
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup honey
3 teaspoons salt
6-1/2 to 7-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the bread flour, oil, honey, salt and 4 cups whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in sunflower kernels and enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down; divide into three portions. Shape into loaves; place in three greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 3 loaves (12 slices each).

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