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Spectacular Seeded Artisan Bread

This bread features a crunchy crust and a soft, flavorful inside packed with various seeds, perfect for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying with butter.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Bread, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 130
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 3.5 cups bread flour Use bread flour for best results.
  • 1.5 cups warm water Water should be warm, not hot.
  • 2.25 tsp instant yeast Ensure yeast is fresh.
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar Optional, for flavor enhancement.
Seed Mixture
  • to taste mixed seeds (e.g., sesame, poppy, sunflower) Use a mix of your favorite seeds.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm water and yeast, allowing it to sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add the bread flour, salt, and sugar to the yeast mixture and mix until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down the dough and fold in the seed mixture.
Baking
  1. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased bread pan.
  2. Cover and let it rise again for 30-45 minutes.
  3. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
  4. Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped on the bottom.
  5. Let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Store the bread in a paper bag at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature when ready to use.