Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. active dry yeast
  • pinch of sugar
  • 1 1/4 c. warm water
  • 1 1/4 c. buttermilk
  • 1/4 c. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. molasses
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 c. whole wheat flour
  • 1 c. rolled oats
  • 3/4 c. raw sunflower seeds
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 to 5 c. all-purpose flour

Method

  • In small bowl combine yeast, sugar and warm water and stir to dissolve.
  • Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine buttermilk, honey, molasses and butter in small bowl.
  • In large bowl combine whole wheat flour, oats and sunflower seeds.
  • Add buttermilk mixture, yeast mixture and egg.
  • Mix well.
  • Add flour, about 1/2 cup at a time until soft dough.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface, knead for about 5 minutes.
  • Add flour until smooth and springy dough.
  • Place in greased bowl and turn to cover top. Cover with plastic wrap and rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours. Gently deflate dough onto floured surface.
  • Divide into 3 round loaves.
  • Place on greased baking sheet loosely sprinkled with oats. Wrap lightly with plastic.
  • Rise 30 minutes until doubled.
  • Place in oven, preheated to 375° for about 30 minutes.
  • Makes 3 small round loaves.