Squaw Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups warm water
• 2 packages (4 1/2 tsp) active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup wheat bran
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup flax seeds
• 4-5 cups bread flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and honey. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add molasses, oil, salt, wheat bran, oats, and seeds.
3. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled.
6. Punch down dough and divide into 2 equal pieces.
7. Shape into loaves and place in greased 9x5 inch loaf pans.
8. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes until doubled.
9. Preheat oven to 375°F.
10. Brush loaves with beaten egg mixed with milk.
11. Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and hollow when tapped.
12. Cool on wire racks before slicing.