Matt’s Dakota Bread I

By btaylor

Matt's version (Savvy Baker website) of Dakota Bread from Great Harvest Bread Co.
http://www.savvybaker.com/2011/03/matt’s-dakota-bread-i/

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons butter, margarine or canola oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats (not instant)
• 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
• 1 1/2 teaspoons rapid or instant yeast
• Add-ins
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/3 cup crushed walnuts (not in GH bread)
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• Optional Topping
• A handful of rolled oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from savvybaker.com

Preparation

Step 1

Makes one 2-pound loaf or two 1-pound loaves
Store in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for 2-3 days.

Optional step for enhanced flavor: pan toast the first four add-ins for just a few minutes in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toss or stir frequently to prevent burning.

If you are going to toast the add-ins, do that first. (See optional step above.)

Dough to Oven Version
If you are going to toast the add-ins, do that first. (See optional step above.)
Add all ingredients except topping to bread machine in the manufacturer’s recommended order and run the dough cycle.

When the dough is ready, cover a large baking sheet with cooking spray or a Silpat mat. Alternatively, mist two 8 x 4-inch loaf pans with cooking spray. Using lightly floured hands, divide dough into two equal pieces and form into loaves, placing on baking sheet or in prepared pans. If desired, sprinkle topping over both loaves.

Cover and allow dough to rise for 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350° F. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until bread is golden and sounds hollow when tapped. Once baked, cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing.


Bread Machine Only
Add all ingredients except add-ins and topping to bread machine in the manufacturer’s recommended order. Use the “fruit and nut” setting for a 2-pound loaf. Note: optional topping is only for the oven version.

Once the bread machine starts, combine add-ins in a small bowl. Empty the bowl into the bread machine pan at the add-in beep.

Once baked, cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.