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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. Dissolve yeast in water in a large bowl; stand 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in honey, salt, and 1/4 cup seeds.
  3. Gradually stir in flour until shaggy dough forms; knead on floured surface 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place in greased bowl; cover with damp towel and rise in warm place 1-2 hours until doubled.
  5. Punch down; shape round loaf on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Cover; rise another 45 minutes until puffy.
  7. Preheat oven to 425°F; brush top with egg white and sprinkle generously with remaining seeds.
  8. Slash top with sharp knife; bake 35-40 minutes until golden brown and hollow-sounding when bottom tapped.