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Spread sunflower seeds on dry surface and roll with rolling pin just enough to break them, not crush them.
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Mix all liquid ingredients in a medium saucepan.
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Heat until warm.
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Turn off heat and add dry yeast but do not stir.
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After it has sat for 5 minutes.
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stir until mixed.
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While waiting for the liquids (5 minutes.) mix all of your dry ingredients together.
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Form a well in the middle.
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Gradually add and stir with wooden spoon.
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Keep an extra cup of warm water near.
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Add if needed.
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Dough must stay moist and sticky-not dry.
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Pour mixture onto a dry floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
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Add flour as needed but dough must stay soft.
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Form a large ball and divide in two pieces.
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Shape into loaves and place into regular size loaf pans.
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Let rise for 1-1 1/2 hrs.
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Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes.
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or until pulling away from sides.
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Do not raise the dough 2 times.
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Also do not preheat oven.
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This is a dense bread, but very moist.
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Try it fresh from the oven with spreadable honey.