Bountiful Loaves

Name: Bountiful Loaves
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 3 teaspoons sugar, divided; 2-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 3 cups whole wheat flour; 1 cup old-fashioned oats; 1/2 cup oat bran; 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ; 1/2 cup ground flaxseed; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sunflower kernels; 1/2 cup raisins

14 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3 teaspoons sugar, divided
2-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup oat bran
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1 egg
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/2 cup raisins

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the whole wheat flour, oats, oat bran, wheat germ, flaxseed, egg, oil, salt, 1 cup all-purpose flour and remaining sugar. Beat until smooth. Stir in the sunflower kernels, raisins and enough remaining flour to form a firm dough (dough will be sticky).
2

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into two round loaves. Place on a
4

coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
5

Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from
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to wire rack to cool.