Sunflower-Seed-Bread

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4
Healthy and Delicious Sunflower Seed Bread Recipe
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Prep

40 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hour 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 1/2 ounces sunflower seeds , roasted
2 ounces linseeds
2 ounces whole oats
2 ounces buckwheat groats
2 ounces millet
2 cups boiling water
9 ounces white flour ( Type 405 )
9 ounces whole wheat flour
1 cake yeast
2 tablespoons runny honey
2 -3 teaspoons ground sea salt
butter , to grease the tin

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
192
Sugar
2g
Fat
7g
Sunflower seed bread is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional wheat bread. This bread is packed with nutritious ingredients like sunflower seeds, linseeds, whole oats, buckwheat groats, and millet which are all great sources of fiber, protein, and other important nutrients. It is also easy to make and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack. The bread has a nutty flavor and a dense texture that is perfect for spreading with butter or jam. Enjoy a slice of this delicious bread with your morning coffee or tea for a healthy start to your day.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C) and grease a loaf tin with butter.
2.In a large bowl, mix together the sunflower seeds, linseeds, whole oats, buckwheat groats, and millet.
3.Pour in the boiling water and stir until well combined. Leave to sit for 30 minutes.
4.In a separate bowl, mix together the white flour and whole wheat flour.
5.Squeeze the cake of yeast into the soaked seed mixture and stir well.
6.Add the honey and the salt to the seed mixture and stir.
7.Gradually add the flour mixture to the seed mixture, stirring until it forms a dough.
8.Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes.
9.Shape the dough into a loaf and place in the prepared tin.
10.Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

PROS

This bread is packed with nutritious ingredients like sunflower seeds, linseeds, and oats.

It is easy to make and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.

CONS

The bread may be a bit dense for some people’s taste.

It may not rise as much as other traditional bread recipes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This bread is high in fiber which is great for digestion and reducing the risk of heart disease.
The sunflower seeds are a good source of vitamin E which has antioxidant properties and can help protect the body against inflammation and oxidative stress.
Oats are also a great source of soluble fiber which can help lower cholesterol levels in the body.

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