Miracle Bread

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or 2 1/2 cups bread flour
• 3 1/3 cups whole wheat flour
• 2/3 cup soy flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons fast-rising active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
• 2 tablespoons linseeds, golden
• 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
• 2 cups warm water
• 1 tablespoon flax seed oil
• 2 tablespoons malt extract
• mixed seeds, for scattering

Recipe

• 1 mix the flours together in a large bowl. stir in the remaining dry ingredients.
• 2 make a well in the center and gradually add the warm water, oil, and malt extract to form a soft dough.
• 3 turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead the dough for about 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
• 4 return the dough to the bowl, cover with a clean, damp cloth, and leave to rise in a warm place for at least 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
• 5 lightly oil 2 8x4x2 inch loaf pans. knead the dough again, knocking out the air, then divide in half.
• 6 shape the the dough into 2 loaves and press into the prepared pans. cover loosely and allow to rise for 30 minutes, or until the dough reaches the tops of the pans.
• 7 brush each loaf with a little water and scatter over a few mixed seeds.
• 8 bake in a preheated oven at 425 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until risen and golden brown. leave in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
• 9 if you prefer to make rolls, divide the mixture into 24 equal portions and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. bake for 15-20 minutes.