Reluctant to make your own bread? Ours is an easy, crusty, whole wheat bread that adds nutrition to any meal or snack.  No kneading and only six ingredients!

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Serves: Makes 12-16 one-half inch slices

Ingredients

• 1½ tsp active dry yeast
• 2 cups warm water
• 1½ tsp salt
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• ¾ cup raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds in any combination

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Method

1. In a deep glass or ceramic bowl, activate yeast by whisking with warm water for 1-2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and mix with spatula.
2. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and set on counter for 8-18 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place Dutch oven, with lid, in oven for 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, sprinkle flour on a clean, dry surface to prevent dough from sticking. Place dough on surface, fold over a couple of times and form into a ball. Place seam-side down and cover with plastic wrap while Dutch oven heats.
5. Carefully drop dough ball into heated Dutch oven, seam side up, and score the top with a knife, creating a “pound” sign.
6. Bake covered for 45 minutes. Remove lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes for top to brown. Cool bread for 40-60 minutes and serve.

Per slice: 140 calories, 6g protein, 23g carbohydrate (4g fiber), 3g fat (1g sat, 2g mono/poly),220mg sodium

Seasoned Cook
For added flavor, roast seeds in a dry pan over medium/high heat until fragrant and golden, up to 10 minutes. This bread is excellent without seeds, too!.