Whole-wheat Sunflower Seed and Honey Bread

Step 1

Grease 2 clean loaf pans

Step 2

Add water and active dried yeast to a clean large mixing bowl

Step 3

Stir until dissolved

Step 4

Add all purpose flour, whole wheat flour, honey, canola oil and sea salt to the dough

Step 5

Mix until smooth

Step 6

Add sunflower seeds and whole wheat flour to a clean small bowl

Step 7

Transfer seeds to dough

Step 8

Knead until springy to touch - approx 7 min

Step 9

Grease a clean large mixing bowl lightly

Step 10

Transfer dough to large mixing bowl and cover

Step 11

Leave until doubled - 1 hr

Step 12

Punch down briefly

Step 13

Divide into halves

Step 14

Form

Step 15

Transfer content of large mixing bowl to 2 loaf pans and cover

Step 16

Let rise - approx 30 min

Step 17

Pre-heat oven - 175°C

Step 18

Bake until golden brown - 35 min, 175°C

Step 19

Brush with unsalted butter

Step 20

Sprinkle with sunflower seeds

Step 21

Transfer onto cooling rack