Special Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Spread sunflower seeds on dry surface and roll with rolling pin just enough to break them, not crush them.
2. 2
   Mix all liquid ingredients in a medium saucepan.
3. 3
   Heat until warm.
4. 4
   Turn off heat and add dry yeast but do not stir.
5. 5
   After it has sat for 5 minutes.
6. 6
   stir until mixed.
7. 7
   While waiting for the liquids (5 minutes.) mix all of your dry ingredients together.
8. 8
   Form a well in the middle.
9. 9
   Gradually add and stir with wooden spoon.
10. 10
    Keep an extra cup of warm water near.
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    Add if needed.
12. 12
    Dough must stay moist and sticky-not dry.
13. 13
    Pour mixture onto a dry floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
14. 14
    Add flour as needed but dough must stay soft.
15. 15
    Form a large ball and divide in two pieces.
16. 16
    Shape into loaves and place into regular size loaf pans.
17. 17
    Let rise for 1-1 1/2 hrs.
18. 18
    Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes.
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    or until pulling away from sides.
20. 20
    Do not raise the dough 2 times.
21. 21
    Also do not preheat oven.
22. 22
    This is a dense bread, but very moist.
23. 23
    Try it fresh from the oven with spreadable honey.