Quantities for a bread machine.

3 1/2 c. flour (Gold Medal general purpose)
2 tsp. canola oil
1 heaping tbsp. honey
3/4 tsp. salt
1 pkg. dry yeast
Warm water (see below for amount)

Add honey to a 2 cup measuring cup. Then add canola oil, salt and yeast. Add enough warm water to bring contents of measuring cup to 1 1/2 cup mark. Mix to dissolve yeast and let stand 5 minutes.

Place the 3 1/2 cups flour in machine baking pan, add contents of measuring cup and press selection for French Bread.

Five minute before second kneading ends (machine will signal) add a total of one cup of any combination of the following to suit your taste.

Whole unsalted sunflower seeds.

Chopped dried fruits: apricots, figs, dates, apple, peach, pear, prunes, raisins.

To make a sweet bread add to cup before adding water, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, 1 heaping tablespoon molasses (in addition to honey in basic recipe.