Bran Molasses Sunflower Bread Recipe

Name: Bran Molasses Sunflower Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 x Cakes fresh yeast; 3/4 c. Lukewarm water (95 F); 2 Tbsp. Sugar; 1/3 c. Molasses; 1/4 c. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 c. Lowfat milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm (95 F); 6 x To 7 c. all-purpose flour or possibly bread flour; 1 1/4 c. Unprocessed bran flakes; 1/2 c. Sunflower seeds; 1 Tbsp. Salt

Servings: persons

1
Crumble yeast into small bowl.
2
Stir in lukewarm water and sugar.
3
Let stand till foamy, about 10 min.
4
Meanwhile, add in molasses and butter to lowfat milk and stir till butter melts.
5
Combine 2 c. all-purpose flour, bran, seeds and salt in large bowl.
6
Whisk in yeast and lowfat milk mixtures till smooth, about 3 min.
7
Using wooden spoon, fold in all-purpose flour 1/2 c. at a time till dough forms soft mass.
8
Knead on heavily floured surface till smooth and satiny, kneading in more flour if sticky.
9
Grease large bowl.
10
Add in dough, turning to coat entire surface.
11
Cover bowl with plastic.
12
Let rise in hot draft-free area till doubled, about 1 1/2 hrs.
13
Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
14
Gently knead dough on lightly floured surface till deflated.
15
Cut in half.
16
Pat each piece out into rectangle.
17
Roll up jelly roll fashion, pinching seams to seal.
18
Place seam side down in prepared pans.
19
Cover with towel and let rise in hot draft-free area till doubled in volume, about 45 min.
20
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 375 F. Bake till loaves pull away from sides of pans, about 45 min.
21
Immediately remove from pans.
22
Cold completely on racks.

908

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 x Cakes fresh yeast, 3/4 c. Lukewarm water (95 F), 2 Tbsp. Sugar, 1/3 c. Molasses, and more.

Yes, Bran Molasses Sunflower Bread Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!