Ingredients

  • 1/2 -ounce fresh yeast
  • 16 ounces whole milk
  • 1 3/4 pound bread flour
  • 1/2 -ounce salt
  • 3 ounces honey
  • 1 1/2 ounces vegetable shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 3 ounces bran
  • 3 ounces raw sunflower seeds
  • 1 1/2 ounces raw walnuts, chopped
  • 3 ounces multigrain cereal mix, soaked [Rye berries(whole and cracked), barley , triticale, oats (whole berries, not rolled), millet, brown rice, flax seed]

Method

  • In a saucepan heat enough water to cover the seeds, to a boil.
  • Pour over sunflower seeds and let sit in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Combine yeast and milk into a Kitchen Aid bowl, or other dough mixing bowl.
  • Add all other ingredients, starting with the bread flour, then everything else on top.
  • Mix with dough hook on low.
  • Develop gluten with machine on medium for approximately 13 to 15 minutes until dough is smooth and springs back when touched.
  • Turn dough out into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and allow to rise for 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
  • Punch down dough and let relax for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Divide it into two pieces.
  • Form pieces into loaf shapes.
  • Place in loaf pans.
  • Allow to rise for another 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Eggwash each loaf and with a sharp knife score top.
  • Bake in a 350 degree F oven until golden brown and bottom when rapped sounds hollow; approximately 30 to 40 minutes.