Crunchy millet bread
Yield: 2 Loaves
Ingredients:
- 1 c Raw millet seeds
- 1 ea Package dry yeast
- 2 c Warm water
- 1/4 c Safflower oil
- 2 tb Molasses
- 4 c Whole-wheat flour
- 1 c Unbleached white flour
- 1 1/2 ts Salt
- 1/4 ts Ginger powder
- 1/4 ts Turmeric
- 2 tb Sunflower seeds toasted
- 1/2 c Raisins -=OR=- apricots
Instructions:
-- optional Toast millet in hot dry skillet stirring frequently for 5 to 7 minutes. Combine yeast with 1/2 c warm water & let stand till it froths. Stir in remaining water oil & molasses. In a large mixing bowl combine flours salt & spices. Make a well in the centre & pour in the wet mixture. Work into a dough & then add sunflower seeds & raisins or apricots if using. Knead dough for 10 minutes adding more flour as needed. Cover & let rise until doubled in bulk. Punch down divide dough into two parts & shape into loaves. Place in loaf pans & let rise till doubled in bulk. Score the tops brush with warm water & bake at 400F for 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 325F & bake for another 35 minutes. Cool on racks. Nava Atlas Vegetarian Celebrations



