Bountiful Loaves

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 3 teaspoons sugar, divided
• 2-1/2 cups warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup oat bran
• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sunflower kernels
• 1/2 cup raisins

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the whole wheat flour, oats, oat bran, wheat germ, flaxseed, egg, oil, salt, 1 cup all-purpose flour and remaining sugar. Beat until smooth. Stir in the sunflower kernels, raisins and enough remaining flour to form a firm dough (dough will be sticky).
2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into two round loaves. Place on a
4. coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
5. Bake at 375u0b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from
6. to wire rack to cool.

active dry yeast, sugar, water, whole wheat flour, oldfashioned oats, bran, toasted wheat germ, ground flaxseed, egg, olive oil, salt, flour, sunflower kernels, raisins

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bountiful-loaves/ (may not work)