Seven grain bread

I think I said this a few weeks ago about the multi-grain peseant bread for sandwiches, but THIS is now our new go-to bread in general. You can have more than one, can't you? We love this bread. The only downside is that it requires a little more work. Still, yum.

Seven Grain Bread

Ingredients:
  ● 1/2 cup rye flour
  ● 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted, finely chopped
  ● 1/2 cup oats
  ● 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  ● 1/4  cup toasted wheat germ
  ● 3 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
  ● 3-1/2 cups bread flour, (up to)
  ● 2 packages active dry yeast
  ● 2 tbsp salt
  ● 1-3/4 cups milk
  ● 1/4 cup honey
  ● 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 stick
  ● 1 to 1-3/4 cups  whole wheat flour
  ● untitled ingredient

For crust
  ● 1 egg whites, lightly beaten
  ● 1 tbsp water
  ● sesame or sunflour seeds , for sprinkling (optional)

Directions:
1. Heat milk, honey, and butter over medium heat until just bubbling (100-130 degrees).

2. In mixing bowl combine 2-1/2 cups bread flour, yeast, and salt. When ready add milk mixture and stir until combined. Add rye flour, nuts, oats, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, and sesame seeds and mix until well combined. Add whole wheat flour until a soft dough is formed that leaves the side of the bowl.

3. turn dough out onto a generously floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, or until it is soft, smooth, and elastic, adding enough flour to keep the dough from sticking.  Place dough in a greased bowl and turn to coat evenly. Allow dough to rise for about 1 hour, or until just about doubled in size.