Whole Wheat Seeded Farmhouse Loaf
A healthy 50% whole wheat and seeded farmhouse loaf.
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- •1 1/2 cups Lukewarm water
- •1 tbsp Sugar
- •2 1/4 tsp Dry yeastUse 25 grams if using fresh yeast
- •2 cups White bread flour
- •2 cups Whole wheat flour
- •1/2 cup Mixed seedsSesame, pumpkin, sunflower, flax, poppy, pine nuts
- •1 1/2 tsp Salt
- •2 tbsp OilCan substitute with softened butter or lard
- 1
Test the yeast by adding sugar to lukewarm water and whisk until dissolved. Add dry yeast and whisk until dissolved. Set aside for 10 minutes until it foams.
10 min
- 2
In a warm bowl, mix white bread flour, whole wheat flour, mixed seeds, and salt.
3 min
- 3
Add the foamed yeast mixture and oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a sticky mass forms.
2 min
- 4
Cover the dough and let it proof in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
30 min
- 5
Knock back the dough on a wet surface using wet hands. Shape into a ball and let it proof for another 30 minutes.
30 min
- 6
Prepare a wok with butter and vegetable oil. Coat with seeds. Place the dough in the wok, wet side down, and let it proof for 30 minutes.
30 min
- 7
Preheat the oven to 230°C (445°F) and heat the Dutch oven for 25 minutes.
25 min
- 8
Transfer the dough to the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
30 min
- 9
Remove the lid and bake for an additional 6 minutes to crisp the top.
6 min
- 10
Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 20-30 minutes.
30 min
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