Actually, we BOTH ended up loving the class. We learned so much about these amazing little creatures...and came away with a whole new appreciation for them.
And I just love this little guy:
There are a few options for enjoying it.
- Slice, toast, and spread with butter. This is actually my favorite way. Buttered toast is my ultimate comfort food.
- Slather that baby with some honey cream cheese frosting.
- Toast the bread and use the cream cheese frosting as a schmear, like a bagel.
5-Seed Applesauce & Honey Bread
{makes 2 loaves}
for the bread:
1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 TBSP flax seeds
1 TBSP sesame seeds
1 TBSP poppy seeds
1/2 cup blanched whole almonds, roughly chopped
3 cups white whole wheat flour
1 TBSP baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
3/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
4 eggs
1 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup buttermilk
for the honey cream cheese frosting/schmear (optional):
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup salted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 & 2/3 cup powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 325. Grease two 8" loaf pans; set aside.
Roughly chop the sunflower, pumpkin and flax seeds. (You can also use a coffee grinder to pulse the flax to crack the seeds.) Place in a large bowl.
In another large bowl, whisk the oil and applesauce together until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking each well. Whisk in the honey and vanilla. Finally, whisk in the buttermilk.
Stir the dry mixture into the wet, stirring just until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated. Divide evenly between the two prepared loaf pans.
Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and place on a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
For the honey cream cheese frosting:
Beat the cream cheese and butter until completely combined and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add in the honey and vanilla. Beat together, scraping down the bottom and sides of the bowl as needed. Gradually add in the powdered sugar. Chill.
You know you want one of these outfits...
If you are in the Houston area, you can find beekeeping classes here.
Across the US, check this link for classes in your area.
***Kiddo & I attended a class for free, but I was not compensated for this post. I just thought you all might enjoy the idea of attending one, too.***
Pinned! From the honey to the applesauce, the seeds,buttermilk, the honey cream cheese frosting <--whoa! It all sounds amazing. I've always wanted a beehive! My grandparents used to have them and if only I had paid attention. Love these pics!
ReplyDeleteA beekeeping class looks really interesting. Always looking to try new things and this just made the list! Beautiful loaf, too :)
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What a great day with your son! My Uncle was a beekeeper and we had bee skeps in two spots on our farm that he kept there. They are amazing, aren't they? Your bread looks WONDERFUL...I am going to keep this recipe to try- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteFrom busy bees to beautiful bread...what a great post! I think it's awesome that you and Kiddo took a bee keeping class, I think it's wonderful that they are offered for the general public.
ReplyDeleteThe bee population is dwindling to drastic levels, in fact it has been said that each year we lose 30%. Given that they pollinate many of our agricultural crops their reducing numbers does not bode well for us or them. Though perhaps not intentional, your post will bring a lot of attention to these amazing little producers and as Martha would say..."it's a good thing"
I'm definitely going to go for the Toast and Schmear method!!
ReplyDeleteBee keeping?! How fun! I love honey.. on EVERYTHING!
ReplyDeleteYou got to take a beekeeping class this summer, how awesome is that! I've always wanted to! It looks like it was a buzzing blast! ;) Also I would like to eat the entire thing of bread right now! :)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how old your son is looking!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to have to try that recipe this fall--YUMMO.
So fun! And I love this bread :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! The picts. are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBeekeeping class sounds like a fun outdoor activity. We all need to be educated more about beekeeping since the population has decreased tremendously, very recently.
ReplyDeleteLove the honey bread. Looks so yum :)
Oh wow, so fun!! I love all the cute photos and this bread is amazing. I love the 5 seeds and I all all about that cream cheese frosting!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great experience, I like that you always find funs things to do!!! this bread looks really Yummy, I have to make it!!! Love kiddos pictures!!
DeleteLove all the puns! and pictures!
ReplyDeleteThat bread is absolutely gorgeous...I think I would add a lemon cream cheese frosting for a little zing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun experience! My husband would especially love it; He loves honey and actually reads books all about bees:) Maybe someday...until then I can make this bread for him. It is full of so much goodness! P.S. Love the beekeeping/astronaut outfits:)
ReplyDeleteThe beekeeping class sounds like lots of fun! when I was a kid one of my grandma's neighbors had bees and we were always afraid of them!
ReplyDeleteThe bread looks just perfect with a cup of tea in the morning
I can imagine that this is phenomenal toasted with all of those seeds! Pinning it! And what fun photos of beekeeping, what an experience!
ReplyDeleteI love quick breads! I cannot wait to try this one with all of the seeds and nuts. It sounds so delicious along with the honey and apples.
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