Poppy Seed Sourdough Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups sourdough starter

• 1 cup warm water

• 3 cups bread flour

• 2 tablespoons Hasho Poppy Seeds (for the dough)

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 tablespoon Hasho Poppy Seeds (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter, warm water, and honey. Stir in the bread flour, a little at a time.

2. Add the 2 tablespoons of Hasho Poppy Seeds and salt, and knead the dough until smooth and elastic (about 8-10 minutes).

3. Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 4-6 hours or until doubled in size.

4. Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).

5. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

6. Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of Hasho Poppy Seeds.

7. Score the top of the dough with a sharp knife and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.

8. Let cool before slicing.