MILL HOLLOW BREAD

Steps:

• In saucepan, scald milk. Add butter, salt, maple syrup and molasses. Stir to mix. Cool to room temperature.
• In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and 1/2 tsp honey.
• When frothy, add the milk mixture and 4 cups white flour. Beat 2 min with mixer or 200 strokes by hand.
• Mix in the sunflower seeds, wheat germ, bran flakes.
• Add the rye flour. Gradually add the whole wheat flour until the dough clings together and leaves the the sides of the bowl.
• Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic -- adding more flour as needed.
• Set to rest in a greased bowl -- cover with damp towel and let rise until doubled.
• Punch down -- to press out air bubbles.
• Cut into 3 equal pieces and cover with towel and let rest 10 minutes.
• Shape into loaves and place in greased pans.
• Brush tops with melted butter and cover with towel and let rise again until almost doubled.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 35 - 40 minutes.