Bread Recipes - WHEAT GERM AND SUNFLOWER BREAD

Ingredients:
MAKES 1 LOAF
1 package active dry yeast
1 cup warm water, W5°F.-115°F.
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
GLAZE:
1 egg white mixed with 1
tablespoon water
1 tablespoon plain wheat germ
or wheat germ with
brown sugar and honey
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds,
plain or salted


Procedures:
In bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; add the sugar, olive oil, and
salt. Let stand 5 minutes until yeast foams. Stir in the flours and beat
50 strokes. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it
generously. Turn dough out onto prepared pan and spread to make a
9-inch circle. Moisten hands with water and smooth top of loaf. Let
rise 30 minutes until puffy. Brush top with egg white glaze and sprinkle
with wheat germ and sunflower seeds. Preheat oven to 400° F.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until center springs back when touched
with finger. Cool on rack 10 minutes before cutting. To serve, cut into
wedges and split wedges.