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Seeded Artisan Loaf

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups bread flour
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/4 cup mixed seeds sesame, sunflower, flax, poppy
  • 2 tablespoons additional mixed seeds for topping
  • 1 egg white lightly beaten

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add honey, salt, and 1/4 cup mixed seeds to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.
  3. Gradually add flour, stirring until a shaggy dough forms, then turn out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Punch down dough and shape into a round loaf, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Cover and let rise for another 45 minutes until puffy.
  7. Preheat oven to 425°F and brush the top of the loaf with egg white, then sprinkle generously with remaining seeds.
  8. Slash the top with a sharp knife, place in the oven, and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.