Best 7 Sunflower Wheat Bread Recipes

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Sunflower wheat bread is a delicious and nutritious bread that is easy to make at home. It is a great source of fiber, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals. Sunflower wheat bread is also a good source of healthy fats, which can help to lower cholesterol and improve heart health. This type of bread can be made with a variety of different ingredients, including sunflower seeds, wheat flour, and honey. The result is a bread that is soft and moist with a slightly nutty flavor.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SUNFLOWER SEED & HONEY WHEAT BREAD



Sunflower Seed & Honey Wheat Bread image

I've tried other bread recipes, but this one is a staple in our home. I won $50 in a bake-off with a loaf that I had stored in the freezer. -Mickey Turner, Grants Pass, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 loaves (12 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup bread flour
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup honey
3 teaspoons salt
6-1/2 to 7-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the bread flour, oil, honey, salt and 4 cups whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in sunflower kernels and enough remaining flour to form a firm dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; divide into 3 portions. Shape into loaves; place in 3 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 350° until golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Brush with melted butter. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled loaves in foil, and place in resealable plastic freezer bags. To use, thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 212mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WHOLE WHEAT BREAD WITH FLAX AND SUNFLOWER SEEDS - BREAD MACHINE



Whole Wheat Bread With Flax and Sunflower Seeds - Bread Machine image

This bread is very similar to Nature's Own 12 Grain Bread....just not with all the additives that we can't pronounce. This is my husbands favorite bread that I bake. Please note: Use the Basic White bread setting on your bread machine.

Provided by Okitsme

Categories     Breads

Time 13m

Yield 1 1.5 lb loaf

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 cups water
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups bread flour
1 1/3 cups whole wheat bread flour
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1/2 cup flax seed
1/2 cup sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients (except sunflower seeds) in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select basic white cycle; press start. Add the sunflower seeds when the alert sounds during the knead cycle.

SUNFLOWER WHEAT BREAD



Sunflower Wheat Bread image

Coming from the Sunflower State and the No. 1 wheat-producing state, I'm always looking for recipes that promote our agricultural products.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 1 loaf (8 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup warm whole milk (70° to 80°)
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons salted sunflower kernels
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon orange juice
4-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 cups bread flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

HONEY WHEAT SUNFLOWER AND RAISIN BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)



Honey Wheat Sunflower and Raisin Bread (Bread Machine) image

Delicious and easy to make. The whole family loved this one, especially the kids. Makes a very large loaf, about 1 1/2 pound.

Provided by Some1sGrandma

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 4h5m

Yield 1 large loaf, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups warm water
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter (melted) or 2 tablespoons margarine (melted)
3 cups white flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons dry milk
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons yeast
1/2 cup sunflower seeds (roasted and salted)
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Add all but the sunflower seeds and raisins in your bread machine in the order listed.
  • Set to the whole wheat, large loaf setting.
  • Allow your machine to make dough into a ball before adding seeds and raisins.
  • Allow your machine to do the rest until bread is finished baking.
  • Remove loaf etirely from machine and baste with melted butter or margarine while still very warm. This will keep the crust fresh and soft.
  • When bread is cool you may slice and store in an airtight container or storage bag.

SUNFLOWER ALMOND WHEAT BREAD



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This is an adaptation of a simple wheat bread recipe. It's made with ground sunflower kernels and almond oil. It's fairly dense and very filling,

Provided by Alex Storey

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes     Whole Grain Bread Recipes     Wheat Bread

Time 2h30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 cup warm skim milk
¼ cup ground sunflower seeds
1 cup high-gluten bread flour
2 ½ cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons almond oil

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm milk. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with sunflower seeds, flour and salt; mix well. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  • Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Form the dough into a loaf and place it into the prepared pan. Brush the top with almond oil and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the bottom of the loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Let cool on a wire rack 20 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 8.8 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

WHOLE WHEAT SUNFLOWER FLAX BREAD (FOR THE BREAD MACHINE)



Whole Wheat Sunflower Flax Bread (For the Bread Machine) image

This recipe was originally given to me by my father-inlaw. I have altered it a bit and added the seeds.

Provided by Lisa Drew

Categories     Breads

Time 4h10m

Yield 1 large loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup white flour
3 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon gluten
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, roasted and unsalted
1/2 cup flax seed, ground them if you want
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons honey, adjust to your likeness
1 3/4 teaspoons bread machine yeast

Steps:

  • Use setting 7 on the bread machine. I add everything at the beginning.

HONEY-WHEAT SUNFLOWER BREAD



Honey-Wheat Sunflower Bread image

I am pleased to share my favorite bread recipe. It is both delicious and nutritious, and the sunflower seeds add a nice texture. We especially enjoy it toasted.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups warm water (120° to 130°)
2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose or bread flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup unsalted sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the water, 2 cups all-purpose or bread flour, yeast and sugar. Beat on low speed for 3 minutes. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. (Mixture will be spongy.) , Stir in the whole wheat flour, oats, milk powder, butter, honey and salt; mix well. Stir in sunflower kernels and as much of the remaining all-purpose or bread flour as you can with a spoon. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Shape into a ball. Place in a greased bowl; turn once. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30-45 minutes. , Punch down and divide in half. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Shape into two loaves; place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Cover with foil; bake 15 minutes longer. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 162mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: High-quality ingredients, especially fresh sunflower seeds and wheat flour, will result in the best-tasting bread.
  • Measure your ingredients accurately: Baking is a science, and precise measurements are crucial for success. Use a kitchen scale to weigh your ingredients for the most accurate results.
  • Activate your yeast: Before adding the yeast to the dough, proof it in warm water with a little sugar. This will ensure that the yeast is active and will help the bread rise properly.
  • Knead the dough properly: Kneading the dough develops the gluten, which gives the bread its structure and elasticity. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place: The dough needs time to rise in order to develop its flavor and texture. Place the dough in a warm place, such as a turned-off oven with a bowl of hot water, for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
  • Bake the bread at a high temperature: Baking the bread at a high temperature will give it a crispy crust and a fluffy interior. Bake the bread at 400°F for about 30 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
  • Let the bread cool before slicing: Slicing the bread while it is still hot will cause it to crumble. Let the bread cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing it.

Conclusion:

Sunflower wheat bread is a delicious and nutritious bread that is perfect for any occasion. With its nutty flavor and soft texture, this bread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are making it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, sunflower wheat bread is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. So next time you are looking for a new bread recipe to try, give sunflower wheat bread a try. You won't be disappointed!

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