SUNFLOWER SEED BRAN BREAD
 
 
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Recipe type: Bread
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1¼ cups lukewarm water
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp dark molasses
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup wheat bran
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • 2½ to 3 cups whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook, dissolve the yeast in the water. let stand 10 minutes - Add the maple syrup, oil and molasses.
  2. With the mixer running, add the salt, bran, sunflower seeds and 2½ cups of flour. Continue mixing until the dough is smooth and elastic and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Add more flour if necessary.
  3. Transfer the dough to a bowl dusted with flour, cover, set aside in a warm area, and let rise for 30-40 minutes, or until doubled in volume.
  4. Pre heat the oven to 350 degrees - Lightly spray a 9½ by 4½ inch load pan with vegetable oil spray.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead vigorously for 7 to 8 minutes until smooth. Form into a loaf and put in the prepared pan. Cover and let rise again for 20 to 30 minutes.
  6. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until the bread is browned on top and the bottom is firm. Turn out of the pan and cool on a wire rack.
Recipe by Ordinary Vegan at https://ordinaryvegan.net/sunflower-seed-bran-bread/