Preparation time: 2.5 hours
Cook time: 40 minutes
Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

1 package of dry yeast (~2 tbsp)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp brown sugar
2 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
4 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
1 1/2 cup warm water (~ 110 °F)
1/2 cup flax seeds
1/2 cup large flake oats (optional)
1/4 cup sunflower seeds (optional)

Ingredients

     1.  Mix water with brown sugar and yeast.  Let stand for 5-10 minutes
          until yeast starts to bubble and froth.





     2.  Meanwhile pulse flour, salt and flax seeds in a mixer/food processor
          until mixed.



     3.  Add honey, 3 tbsp oil, and milk to yeast mixture.  While food processor
          is on, add liquid to dry ingredients in a steady stream.  If dough does
          not form then add a little extra water.



     4.  Scoop dough out of the machine onto a lightly dusted surface.  Knead
          with your hands for 10-12 minutes (dough should feel more elastic,
          smooth and a bit lighter).  You can also knead for 6 minutes, take a 5
          minute break and then continue for another 6 minutes.  Shape dough
          into a ball. 



     5.  Add remaining oil to a large bowl and add dough.  Flip dough so that
          all sides are oiled.  Wet a paper towel and place it on top of dough. Fit
          the bowl with a lid or saran wrap.





     6.  Allow dough to rise in the oven with the light on (temperature off) for
          1-2 hours or overnight in the fridge.  Dough should double in size.



     7.  Punch down dough with your fist and scoop on to a lightly-floured
          surface.  Knead for 1 minute to get all the air out.  Cut dough in half
          and form into two loaves. 

          
          (Optional: Sprinkle oats and sunflower seeds on counter top and lightly
          roll dough over the seeds and oats.)  
          
          Add dough to two lightly-greased loaf pans. You can score the top if
          you like.






     8.  Allow dough to rise again for 45 minutes - 1 hour (until doubled in
          size).  The dough should expand to higher then the lip of the pan.  




     9.  Preheat oven to 400 °F. Turn down heat to 375 °F immediately before
          putting the    pans in the oven. Bake for 30-40 minutes. The crust
          should turn dark brown. Remove pans from oven and flip over on to
          cutting board. Once bread is removed tap lightly on the bottom. If it
          sounds hollow then bread should be cooked throughout.


     10.  Let bread stand for 10 minutes on cutting board before slicing.


     11.  Savour it!