For 2 loaves you will need:

4 c. whole wheat flour
2 c. unbleached flour
1/3 c. sunflower seeds, crushed in blender, food processor or coffee grinder
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 c. water
1 c. buttermilk
1/3 c. molasses
1/4 c. butter
2 eggs
Undiluted evaporated milk
Toasted sesame seeds

PREPARATION:

1. In large bowl, combine 2 cups whole wheat flour, sunflower seeds, salt and baking soda.

2. In saucepan combine water, buttermilk, molasses and butter.

3. Put over low heat until warm (butter need not melt).

4. Gradually add to dry ingredients. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer for 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl often.

5. Add eggs and 1 cup unbleached flour. Beat at high speed for 2 minutes.

6. Stir in remaining whole wheat flour and enough bleached flour to form a soft dough.

7. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead for 10 minutes. Put in oiled bowl, turning to grease top.

8. Cover and let rise in warm place for about 45 minutes.

9. Divide dough in half, shape and put in 2 greased 8 by 4 inch loaf pans.

10. Let rise for 30 minutes or until dough rises to tops of pans.

11. Brush with evaporated milk, then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Turn bread out on wire rack to cool.