Sunflower Seed Bread

Sunflower seed bread, moist and flavorful. This sunflower seed bread is a simple and tasty everyday loaf with a soft texture and a nutty flavor from the sunflower seeds. The bread is easy to make and perfect as an accompaniment to any meal, whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner. By rolling the bread in sunflower seeds before baking, you achieve a delicious, crispy crust that also looks inviting. Tip: For extra flavor, you can lightly toast the sunflower seeds in a dry pan before using them.

• 3.25 dl milk
• 35 g butter
• 1 tbsp syrup or honey
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 packet dry yeast
• 100 g finely ground whole wheat flour
• 370 g all-purpose flour
• 60 g sunflower seeds

1. Melt the butter over low heat. Add the syrup/honey and milk, and let the mixture cool to lukewarm.
2. Place all the dry ingredients in a stand mixer (hold back a bit of the flour, adjust as needed).
3. Pour in the lukewarm liquid and knead for 10 minutes.
4. Cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour.
5. Turn the dough out onto the counter and shape it into a loaf, roll it in sunflower seeds, and place the dough in a loaf pan (1.5 liters).
6. Cover and let the bread proof for about 1 hour.
7. Bake in the middle of the oven at 200 degrees for about 30 minutes.
8. Tip the bread out of the pan and cool on a wire rack.

The bread freezes well, so you can make several at once and enjoy fresh bread later. It pairs well with both sweet and savory toppings, but it's also delicious as an accompaniment to soups and salads!