Let's Bake Sunflower Seed Bread

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour adds nutrition while all-purpose flour is more economical.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with a unique flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Mix salted sunflower seeds and whole wheat flour in a large bowl.

Add bread flour, instant yeast, honey, and olive oil to the bowl.

Pour in warm water, then mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf.

Place the loaf in a greased bread pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Cool on a wire rack before slicing.

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