Sunflower Seeds Honey Bread

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower in calories, while corn syrup is less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is dairy-free, while water reduces costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while brown sugar is cheaper.

Combine 2 cups of warm water with 3 tablespoons of honey and mix well.

Add 1 packet of dry yeast to the honey water and set aside until foamy.

In a mixing bowl, combine 3 and 1/2 cups of bread flour and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Mix the flour and salt together, then add the foamy yeast mixture.

Mix until a dough forms, then add 1 cup of sunflower seeds, chia seeds, and flax seeds.

Knead the dough by hand until it reaches a soft consistency.

Sprinkle some flour on the dough, cover it, and let it rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour until doubled in size.

After the first rise, stretch and fold the dough, then cover it and let it rise again for 40 minutes.

Divide the dough into two pieces to shape into loaves.

Shape each piece into a loaf and place in a floured dish, then cover and let rise for about 30 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 365°F (185°C).

After the second rise, sprinkle flour on top of the loaves and make a cut on each loaf.

Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then check for browning.

If browning too fast, cover with a baking sheet and continue baking for another 15 minutes.

Once baked, let the loaves cool for a few minutes before deciding on the texture of the crust.

Cooking Techniques

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