Pumpkin And Sunflower Seed Bread Food

PUMPKIN AND SUNFLOWER SEED BREAD

Steps:

• Place the ingredients into the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the whole wheat setting and press start. If your machine has a signal for fruit or nuts, add the sunflower and pumpkin seeds at the beep.

NO-KNEAD PUMPKIN-SUNFLOWER SEED BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, thoroughly stir together the whole-wheat flour, bread flour, flax seeds, salt, and yeast.
• In another bowl or measuring cup, thoroughly whisk the honey and oil into the water. Vigorously stir the mixture into the bowl with the flours, scraping down the sides and mixing just until the dough is thoroughly blended.
• Brush or spray the top of the dough with oil. Tightly cover the bowl with plastic wrap. (If desired, whether for a more complex flavor or for convenience, refrigerate the dough for 3 to 10 hours.) Let the dough rise at cool room temperature for 12 to 18 hours.
• Sprinkle about half the pumpkin and sunflower seeds over the surface of the dough and, working in the bowl and turning the dough as you work, use lightly oiled hands to gently work in the seeds and fold the dough over to fully incorporate them. Continue working in the remaining seeds, repeatedly folding over the dough, until all the seeds are incorporated and fairly evenly distributed throughout. Sprinkle the dough with a little whole-wheat flour. Press and smooth the flour into the dough, shaping it into a ball as you work.
• Oil a 3 1/2- to 4-quart Dutch oven or similar round, ovenproof pot. Transfer the ball to the pot. Dusting the dough with more flour as needed to prevent stickiness, tuck the edges under firmly all the way around, forming a smooth, high-domed round loaf about 6 1/2 inches in diameter. Brush off any excess flour and place the dough in the pot.
• Brush the dough all over with Cornstarch Glaze (or egg white wash), then immediately sprinkle the surface with the remaining pumpkin and sunflower seeds for garnish. Using well-oiled kitchen shears or a serrated knife, cut a 2 1/2-inch diameter, 1/2-inch-deep circle in the top. Cover the pot with its lid.
• For a 2- to 4-hour regular rise, let the dough stand at warm room temperature. For a 1 1/2- to 2 1/2-hour accelerated rise, let the dough stand in a turned-off microwave with 1 cup of boiling-hot water. For an extended 4- to 24-hour rise, refrigerate the dough for 4 to 24 hours, then let stand at room temperature until the dough doubles from its deflated size.
• Fifteen minutes before baking time, adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
• Reduce the heat to 425°F (220°C). Generously brush or spray the loaf with water, cover, and bake on the lower rack for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the loaf is lightly browned. Uncover and continue to bake for 10 to 15 minutes more, until a skewer inserted in the thickest part comes out with just a few particles on the end (or the center registers 208° to 210°F (98° to 99°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Then bake for 5 minutes longer to ensure the center is done.
• Cool the loaf in the pot on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Turn it onto the rack and cool thoroughly.
• In a small saucepan, whisk together the cornstarch and about half the water until the cornstarch is smooth. Stir in the remaining water and the salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
• Reduce the heat until the mixture simmers gently and continue cooking, whisking occasionally, until it thickens slightly and becomes translucent, about 2 minutes.
• Let cool to room temperature before using; the glaze will thicken as it stands. Use immediately, brushing it lightly but evenly over the loaf top using a pastry brush (or dabbing it on with a paper towel).
• Sprinkle the reseved pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds over the glaze, pressing any that fall off back on. Let dry.

COPYCAT WHOLE FOODS SEEDUCTION BREAD

Steps:

• Pour lukewarm water into a 2-cup measuring cup and sprinkle with yeast. Mix in the honey and let sit about 10 minutes so it gets foamy.
• Put flours, bulgur [or couscous or cracked wheat] and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and mix a few times, to combine. Pour the oil and cool water into the yeast mixture and then, while the mixer is running, add in a slow and steady stream. Let it run until the dough stops sticking to the outside walls and forms a ball; add 1 to 2 t water if it's not sticky enough to form the ball, or add the same of flour if it looks too wet. Let the mixer run for another minute to knead the dough.
• Remove the dough ball to a greased bowl and flip it around so all sides of the dough get a little greased. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 2 hours.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment or a Silpat liner. Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface, knead a few times and then form into a large flatish oval. Sprinkle the millet and seeds [reserving 3 T pumpkin seeds] over top of the dough, and fold in half. Knead the dough to distribute the millet and seeds evenly. Divide the dough into two and form each into tight round balls.
• Coarsely chop the remaining pumpkin seeds and roll the tops in the chopped pumpkin seeds. (You could also substitute more poppy seeds here). Place the loaves on the prepared baking sheet, cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Bake the loaves on the center rack for 30-35 minutes, or until golden and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. Cool before slicing.

PUMPKIN AND SUNFLOWER SEED BREAD (ABM)

Steps:

• Place the ingredients into the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
• Select the whole wheat setting and press start. If your machine has a signal for fruit or nuts, add the sunflower and pumpkin seeds at the beep.

SEED BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 F.
• Line a standard-sized loaf pan (approx. 8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5 in) with parchment paper with the ends sticking out over the sides so you can lift the finished bread out of the pan.
• Add everything except the tahini and water to a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.
• Add the tahini and water and stir into a thick, doughly paste.
• Place the dough in the lined loaf pan and use your hands to evenly spread/press it into the pan until flat.
• Bake for 50 minutes. If you tap the loaf and it sounds hollow, it's done. If not, return to the oven for a little longer.
• Remove from the oven. Let sit for a couple of minutes then use the parchment paper to lift the loaf out of the pan. You may need to run a knife along the edges that don't have parchment paper covering them.
• Let cool on a cooling rack for 15 minutes before slicing into 12-14 slices. Store in an airtight container the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

PUMPKIN AND SUNFLOWER SEED BREAD

Steps:

• Place the ingredients into the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select the whole wheat setting and press start. If your machine has a signal for fruit or nuts, add the sunflower and pumpkin seeds at the beep.