German Bread with Seeds and Nuts (Vegan)

Step 1

Add flour, bread spice and yeast to a large bowl and blend.

Step 2

Mix water, oil, honey, brown sugar or molasses, vinegar and salt.

Step 3

Gradually add the water mixture to the flour and knead on a medium low setting for about 5-10 min.

Step 4

Cover the dough and let it rise for about 20 - 30 minutes. The dough will NOT double in size.

Step 5

Add seeds/nuts and knead briefly into the dough.

Step 6

Knead briefly and shape to a ball.

Step 7

Add to a floured banneton or bowl and allow to rise for about 30 - 60 min.

Step 8

Preheat the oven to 450 Fahrenheit. Add a heatproof bowl of water.

Step 9

Turn dough out of the banneton on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and slash with a sharp knife.

Step 10

Bake for 10 - 15 min. on 450 F.

Step 11

Reduce to 350 and bake for additional 30 – 40 min.

Step 12

Add to a rack to cool completely.