Winter bread

So much of my time has been in the kitchen since I've been unemployed! And I think I'm happier for it. Bread, beets, Battlestar Galactica.... But seriously, I've been pulled into the camp of "Bread is easy!" (I fought it for years.) It's true, some are more time consuming than others. But I found a knead-once, don't-have-to-let-it-rise, crunchy and delicious loaf that's worth the recipe.

9 or 7 or 10 Grain/Seed/Nut Bread

In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup warm-hot water with 1.5 tbsps yeast. Let sit and grow for 5-10 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 F.

In a large bowl, mix together:

2 c hot water
1 c multigrain cereal (Kashi GoLean or mixed-grain hot cereal)
1/3 cup millet

1/3 cup each of any 3 of the following:
- sunflower seeds
- sliced almonds
- pecans
- sesame seeds
- any other nuts/seeds you have on hand

1/3 c honey
3 tbsp oil
3 tbsp applesauce
1 tbsp salt
1 c whole wheat flour

Add the yeast/water combination to all of the above and mix well.

Add enough white or whole wheat flour to form a dough that comes away from the sides of the bowl (approx 3-4 cups flour). Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elasticky, about 10 minutes.

Break dough into two loaves. Place on a greased pan and cook for 45-50 minutes or until top is crispy and brown.