1 cup raw millet seeds
1 each package dry yeast
2 cup warm water
1/4 cup safflower oil
2 tbsp molasses
4 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup unbleached white flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ginger powder
1/4 tsp turmeric
2 tbsp sunflower seeds, toasted
1/2 cup raisins -=or=- apricots, - optional
A Recipe for
Crunchy Millet Bread
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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"
Serves: 2
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