Lovage Seed Bread

• 1/2 oz. fresh yeast
• 1/2 tsp. sugar
• 1 3/4 c. warm water
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
• 2 1/2 c. strong white flour
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, grated
• 1 Tbsp. lovage seed

1. Mix first three ingredients in bowl.
2. Leave in warm place until frothy.
3. Mix next four ingredients in another bowl.
4. Add yeast mixture and onion to flour mixture, kneading to make soft dough. Knead lightly on floured surface for 10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.
5. Place dough in a bowl, cover with damp cloth and leave to rise in a warm place for about 1 1/2 hours, until doubled in size.
6. Turn dough onto floured surface and knead 5 minutes.
7. Shape into rolls or loaves and place on baking tray or greased loaf pans.
8. Brush dough with a little water and sprinkle with the lovage seeds.
9. Leave for 20 minutes.
10. Bake at 450u0b0 for 10 minutes, then reduce oven to 400u0b0 for a further 5 to 20 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks.
11. Yields 14 rolls or two (1 pound) loaves.

fresh yeast, sugar, water, salt, whole wheat flour, flour, vegetable oil, onion, lovage seed

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=503336 (may not work)