South African Seed Bread Recipe

Name: South African Seed Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar; 2 1/2 cups warm water, divided; 1 tablespoon dry yeast (1 package); 1/3 cup molasses; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 cup rolled oats; 1/2 cup rye flour; 1/2 cup wheat bran; 1/4 cup wheat germ; 1/4 cup sunflower seeds; 1/4 cup sesame seeds; 1/4 cup poppy seed; 1/4 cup linseeds, crushed, ground or 1/4 cup seeds, mixed; 4 teaspoons kosher salt; 3 tablespoons seeds, any combination for topping

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups warm water, divided
1 tablespoon dry yeast (1 package)
1/3 cup molasses
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup rye flour
1/2 cup wheat bran
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup poppy seed
1/4 cup linseeds, crushed, ground or 1/4 cup seeds, mixed
4 teaspoons kosher salt
3 tablespoons seeds, any combination for topping

1
In small bowl or measuring cup combine sugar and 1/2 cup warm water. Sprinkle with yeast. let stand for 10 minutes or until yeast bubbles up and doubles in volume.
2
Meanwhile in a separate bowl combine remaining 2 cups warm water, molasses and oil.
3
In large bowl combine wholewheat flour, rolled oats, rye flour, bran, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, flax seeds and salt.
4
When yeast has risen, stir it into water/molasses mixture. Stir wet ingredients into flour mixture. Batter should be loose.
5
Turn batter into one 10 x 6 inch (3 litres) or two 8 x 4 inch (1.5 litre) loaf pans that have been buttered and lined with parchment paper. Press extra seeds into top. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until batter has risen to top of pan.
6
Bake in a preheated 350 F oven for 1 hour for large loaf or 45 minutes for smaller ones.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 2 1/2 cups warm water, divided, 1 tablespoon dry yeast (1 package), 1/3 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, South African Seed Bread 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.

South African Seed Bread

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