Sourdough Sunflower Bread

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Mmmmm...try this toasted with peanut butter!!

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Steps

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Measure all ingredients into bread machine pan , in order that they are listed.

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Set machine for dough cycle and start.

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At end of dough cycle , remove dough to lightly floured surface and shape into loaf.

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Place in greased loaf pan , cover and let rise until bread is 1 to 2 inches above edges of pan.

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Be patient , sourdough without the addition of commercial yeast can take up to several hours to rise.

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Bake at 375 degrees f for 40 to 50 minutes.

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Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.

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Top can be brushed with butter for a soft crust , if desired.

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This is what develops the characteristic sour flavor and the longer the proof , the sourer it will be.

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If you start with 1 cup of starter and feed it 1 cup each of water and flour , you should have enough to make your bread and save the rest to start your next batch.

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Ingredients

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sourdough starter, butter, milk, salt, honey, sunflower seeds, whole wheat flour, white bread flour