Bauernbrot Recipe

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   Mix the flours in a large bowl.

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   Dissolve the yeast in a well in the center of the flour with 3 TBS water.

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   Sprinkle salt on dry flour.

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   Add in margarine and rest of water and stir with a spoon till smooth.

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   Turn onto work surface and knead 10 to 15 min.

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   Form into a ball.

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   Place into an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a towel.

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   Allow to rise in a hot spot for 50 to 60 min.

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   Knead a second time and work in the sunflower seeds.

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    Oil a baking sheet, form a log from the dough and brush with lowfat milk.

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    Allow to rise about 15 min in a hot area.

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    Preheat oven to 400F or possibly so.

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    Place a water filled container in the oven for steam.

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    Bake bread for 45 -50 min.

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    10 min before the end of baking, brush with lowfat milk again and sprinkle remaining seeds.

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    Spritz loaf with water as soon as it comes out of the oven to develop crust.

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    The weights aren't all which critical.

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    If you uses your normal amount of yeast, it will be OK.

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    I do not know how much is in a package but you can adjust the rising time to match the amount of yeast used.

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    Do not add in to much flour as a rye bread stays sticky longer than wheat does.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.