Best 4 Wild Rice Bread With Sunflower Seeds Recipes

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**Wild Rice Bread with Sunflower Seeds: A Unique and Nutritious Treat**

Embark on a culinary journey with our wild rice bread recipe, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. This wholesome bread boasts a hearty blend of wild rice, sunflower seeds, and whole wheat flour, resulting in a symphony of nutty, earthy, and slightly sweet notes. With two variations – one featuring tangy cranberries and toasted walnuts, and the other a savory rendition with sundried tomatoes and olives – this bread offers a versatile canvas for your taste buds. Whether you prefer a sweet and tangy twist or a savory burst of Mediterranean flavors, these variations cater to diverse palates. Indulge in the goodness of wild rice bread, a nutritious and delicious addition to your daily meals or special gatherings.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MINNESOTA WILD RICE BREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h32m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup wild rice, raw
2 cups water
1 package dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water
2 cups milk, scalded
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup honey
2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup rolled oats, uncooked
1/2 cup rye flour
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup bran
3 1/2 cups unbleached flour, plus 1 cup, as needed
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup hulled sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add rice to boiling water and cover. Cook over very low heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Cool.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Stir yeast into 1/3 cup warm water and let stand 5 minutes. Stir together milk, butter, honey, salt and oats. Add cooled wild rice to milk mixture.
  • Stir together rye flour, whole-wheat flour, bran and 3 1/2 cups of the unbleached flour, using a wooden spoon. Stir in milk and yeast mixture until soft dough forms. Add more of the unbleached flour as needed.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead until soft and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place dough in greased bowl and turn so that the top is greased. Let rise 2 hours. Punch dough and shape into two loaves. Place in 2 greased 9 1/2 by 5 1/2-inch pans. Let rise again, about 1 hour. Bake for 45 minutes. During last 15 minutes of baking, brush loaves with 1 beaten egg mixed with 1 tablespoon of water and sprinkle with sunflower seeds.

WILD RICE BREAD WITH SUNFLOWER SEEDS



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I loved skipping the boring school cafeteria meals and going to my grandma's house for lunch. She spent most of her life in northeastern Minnesota, which is reflected in this bread's ingredients. Now my family uses this for our holiday stuffing. -Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted sunflower kernels, divided
1 cup warm fat-free milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup honey or molasses
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups whole wheat flour
2-3/4 to 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon toasted wheat germ, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine rice, 1 cup sunflower kernels, milk, honey, butter, flaxseed, salt, yeast mixture, whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour; beat on medium speed until combined. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a stiff dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/4 hours., Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each half into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam and ends to seal. Place each in a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray, seam side down., Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°., Brush loaves with egg white; sprinkle with remaining sunflower kernels and, if desired, wheat germ. Bake 35-45 minutes or until dark golden brown. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WHOLE WHEAT WILD RICE BREAD



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In Manistique, Michigan, Bonnie Groh adds texture and subtle nutty flavor to homemade bread by mixing in nutritious wild rice. Moist and heartwarming, this bread makes a terrific snack or side.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups whole wheat flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup water
1 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup honey
2 cups cooked wild rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the water, milk, butter and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in the wild rice and enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a stiff dough. , 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 top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two 9x5-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WILD RICE BREAD



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A recipe that was printed in the local newspaper back many years . I received this recipe from my SIL and later found it in a Christmas booklet. It is extremley moist,healthy and so very tasty.Serve it with butter,a slice of cheese or a sandwich. Certainly a favorite at our house.

Provided by Dotty2

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time P1DT7h

Yield 4-6 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup wild rice
8 1/2 cups water, divided
1 tablespoon yeast (or 1 pkg.)
1/4 cup sugar, plus
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup molasses
3 tablespoons shortening, softened
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup natural bran
1 cup raw sunflower seeds
1 1/2 cups sunny boy cereal or 1 1/2 cups seven-grain cereal
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
11 cups flour (approx)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan boil rice in 4 cups water and cook until rice is tender(approx 40-50 minutes).
  • Drain and cool.
  • Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water and 1 teaspoon sugar.
  • Add enough flour to make a thin paste.
  • Set in a warm place for about 10-15 minutes.
  • In a large bowl mix: 4 cups warm water.1/4 cup sugar,molasses,shortening,salt,natural bran,sunflower seeds.
  • Add yeast mixture,the cooled rice,sunny boy cereal and rolled oats.
  • Add approximately 10 cups white flour,( starting with less) or sufficient to make bread dough and knead the dough well.
  • Let rise until double in size (about 2 hours).
  • Punch down and form into loaves and again let rise until double in size.
  • Bake in 375degreeF for 25-30 minutes or until bread is done. Check by tapping on the base of the loaf with knuckles. If bread sounds hollow it will be done.
  • Recipe should make about 4-6 loaves depending on size and shape.
  • Note; recipe can be halved using still 1 tablespoon yeast but halving all other ingredients.
  • Prep time includes cooking and standing time,approx.

Tips:

  • For a crispier crust, brush the top of the loaf with melted butter or olive oil before baking.
  • To make sure the bread is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.
  • Let the bread cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • This bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • You can also freeze the bread for up to 2 months. To freeze, wrap the bread tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer bag.

Conclusion:

Wild rice bread with sunflower seeds is a delicious and healthy bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This bread is a great source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, and zinc. If you are looking for a healthy and delicious bread to add to your diet, wild rice bread with sunflower seeds is a great option.

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