Muesli Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix seeds, rolled oats and 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) rye meal.
2. 2
   Stir in 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) warm water and 1/4 pkg or 1/2 cube of yeast.
3. 3
   If using compressed yeast, first dissolve in part of the water and refrigerate overnight.
4. 4
   Combine seed mixture and yeast mixture, add remaing 2 cups (475 ml) white flour and 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) rye meal, salt, honey, oil and remaing yeast.
5. 5
   Using a mixer with a dough hook, mix for 5 minutes or knead by hand for 7 minutes.
6. 6
   Add raisins and pecans after mixing dough.
7. 7
   Let dough rest for 30 minutes, divide into 2 pieces.
8. 8
   Work eachpiece into a round, then shape into a loaf form.
9. 9
   Place on a greased baking sheet, to rise in a warm place, for about 1 hour or until about double in size.
10. 10
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees (225 C.), place a pan of hot water on the lower shelf.
11. 11
    Place bread in oven.
12. 12
    After 10 minutes, lower temperature to 400 degrees (200 C.) and bake for 40 minutes more or until it is nicely browned.