Super Seed Bread

Bread gets a tough wrap these days… but this bread is full of nutrients! So… not only is this one GOOD FOR YOU, but it is easy to make AND IT’S DELICIOUS.

I like to make 2 small loaves (my tins are approx 11cm x 22cm) or you can use one large (Note: rising and cooking time will likely be a bit longer).

• Turn on your oven to 50 degrees Celsius (yes, 50 ;))

Put the following ingredients into a large mixing bowl:

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups spelt flour (or you can use standard flour)
• 2 tsp dry yeast
• 3 Tbsp chia seeds
• 3 Tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 3 Tbsp sesame seeds (and an extra handful to sprinkle on top)
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds (and an extra handful to sprinkle on top)
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 Tbsn honey
• 3 Tbsn macadamia oil (or olive oil is fine too)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups water (lukewarm)

METHOD

• Stir until all the ingredients are mixed (and no more… maximum 2 minutes). You will find this dough is very ‘sticky’… that’s fine… don’t be tempted to add more flour.
• Scrape the dough into your two greased tins. Sprinkle some seeds on top and gently press them into the dough.
• Pop into your warm oven and let ‘rest’ for 20-25 minutes to allow the dough to rise.
• Once risen, leave your bread in the oven and turn up the heat to 200 degrees Celsius.
• Cook for 40-45 mins – test with a skewer (if it comes out clean your bread is ready!).
• Leave to sit for five minutes before turning out onto a wire rack.
• Get out the butter and prepare for your feast! :)) Your super seed bread should slice perfectly with a good bread knife.

TIP: Make rolls instead, by putting heaped desert-spoons of dough onto a floured tray.

You just cannot beat the smell of freshly baked bread (hmmm, okay… fresh coffee maybe a contender ;)).