Add half a water glass of lukewarm water to a bowl, stir in 2 dessert spoons of dry yeast and 2 dessert spoons of granulated sugar, and let rest for 5 minutes. Add 5 water glasses of flour, 1 dessert spoon of salt, and 2 water glasses of lukewarm water, then knead. If the flour is not enough, add more flour until the dough no longer sticks to your hands. Add 1.5 tablespoons of butter left at room temperature and 1 tea glass of shelled sunflower seeds, and knead again. Transfer to a floured work surface, sprinkle with a little flour, and knead a bit more.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest for 1 hour. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it in two. Shape each half into a round loaf by hand and place in a round baking pan greased with butter. Do the same with the remaining dough and place it in another round pan. Cover both with plastic wrap and let rest for 1 hour. Sprinkle a pinch of shelled sunflower seeds over the top of each prepared loaf.

Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 190°C (375°F) and bake for a further 45 minutes. Once cooled, remove from the pans, brush the tops with a little vegetable oil, and your healthy bread — yielding a maximum of 6 slices — is ready. Enjoy!

About This Recipe

Seeds are an incredibly beneficial food — a true remedy for countless ailments. The natural folic acid and fatty acids found in sunflower seeds protect heart and vascular health. Their calming effect benefits the brain. They help prevent inflammation and even protect the body from damage that inflammation can cause. They lower bad cholesterol levels and strengthen bones. They support thyroid health. They boost the immune system. They are beneficial for diabetes. The vitamins and minerals needed for hair growth are abundant in sunflower seeds. Consuming a handful of seeds every day helps hair look shinier. Seeds make a great snack, keeping you full for a long time and helping you lose weight. They support skin health and are particularly effective in the treatment of eczema. They help relieve pain. It is worth noting that this combination, rich in plant-based vitamins and minerals, refers to unprocessed sunflower seeds.

Speaking of the benefits of sunflower seeds, here comes a recipe to help you incorporate those benefits into your life. But first — is anyone here who loses themselves while snacking on seeds? How about those who can't stop without coming up for air?

Here is our Sunflower Seed Bread recipe, sure to make your head spin with its aroma and flavor.