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Whole Wheat Seeded Farmhouse Loaf

A healthy 50% whole wheat and seeded farmhouse loaf.

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British
medium
3h 16m
8
vegetarian
Prep: 1h 0m
Cook: 1h 0m
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John Kirkwood
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Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. 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. 2

    In a warm bowl, mix white bread flour, whole wheat flour, mixed seeds, and salt.

    3 min

  3. 3

    Add the foamed yeast mixture and oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a sticky mass forms.

    2 min

  4. 4

    Cover the dough and let it proof in a warm spot for 30 minutes.

    30 min

  5. 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. 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. 7

    Preheat the oven to 230°C (445°F) and heat the Dutch oven for 25 minutes.

    25 min

  8. 8

    Transfer the dough to the hot Dutch oven, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.

    30 min

  9. 9

    Remove the lid and bake for an additional 6 minutes to crisp the top.

    6 min

  10. 10

    Remove the bread from the Dutch oven and let it cool on a wire rack for 20-30 minutes.

    30 min

Equipment Needed
Dutch oven
Whisk
Wooden spoon
Bowl
Wok
Oven

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