Hearty Whole Grain Basil Bread

Ingredients:

2 1/4 ounce envelopes active dry yeast
2 1/4 cups warm water 110 deg
2 teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
3 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup whole grain all purpose baking flour or could sub more whole wheat pastry flour
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour or use white whole wheat flour
4 teaspoons coarse salt
1 cup chopped fresh basil large chunks
1/3 cup millet
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup flax seed
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 egg white

Soak millet in 1/2 cup warm water for 20 minutes set aside
In a separate bowl add 1/2 cup warm water and sprinkle yeast inches Add 2 teaspoons of honey and whisk together until combined Set aside for 10 minutes or until foamy/frothy
In a separate bowl add flours and salt and whisk together Once yeast is ready pour yeast into a mixing bowl fitted with dough hook Add melted butter 1 1/2 cups warm water and 3 TB maple syrup Mix until combined Then add 3 cups of flour mix Mix on low speed until smooth Then add in millet plus water in bowl and the rest of the seeds/oats and basil
Mix at low speed until combined Then add remaining flour until dough is combined and somewhat smooth
On a floured surface kneed dough for about 5 minutes until a smooth ball forms
Place dough in greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap Let rise for an hour or so I did about 1 1/2 hours
When dough has risen punch it down T hen divide dough into about 6 or 7 balls Form balls and place on cookie sheet fitted with a cooking mator parchment paper
Take your egg white and add a little water and brush the tops of the dough balls Then cover baking sheet with plastic and let dough sit for about another 1 1/2 hours to rise
Pre heat oven to 400 degrees and when the dough is ready bake for about 22-25 minutes rotating pan halfway through
Try not to pass out of excitement due to the most amazing smell that will fill your house
Pull out of the ovenand smile
Dont forget to brush with more butter straight out of the oven