Sunflower Seed & Honey Wheat Bread

By barbsjustagirl

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 125 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 212 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Ingredients

• 2 * 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 3-1/4 * 3-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup bread flour
• 1/3 * 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1/3 * 1/3 cup honey
• 3 * 3 teaspoons salt
• 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 * 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup sunflower kernels
• 3 * 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Preparation

Step 1

* In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the bread flour, oil, honey, salt and 4 cups whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in sunflower kernels and enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
* Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
* Punch dough down; divide into three portions. Shape into loaves; place in three greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.