Sunflower Seed Sheller Machine Recipes

SALTED IN THE SHELL SUNFLOWER SEEDS

Steps:

• Put sunflower seeds in colandar and wash with warm running water.
• Shake dry in colandar.
• Place in tall stockpot.
• Add sunflower seeds.
• Add 8 cups water and canning salt.
• Cover.
• Set in a cool room or cold porch.
• The seeds will swell some.
• Let set for 48 hours, the longer you set, the longer the brine has a chance to work.
• I turned with a stainless steel spoon 4 times during this process.
• Drain the seeds, save the brine, if you want to make another batch.
• Pour the seeds into a terry cloth towel and wrap and press with your hand.
• Spread out on baking trays.
• Place in a cold oven.
• Heat oven to 250*.
• Turn every hour with a spatula.
• Dry from 3 to 4 hours. It depends on the amount of seeds you place on your trays.

SUNFLOWER SEED BREAD FOR BREAD MACHINES

Steps:

• Place ingredients in bread machine in order listed.
• be sure water is at room temperature.
• If using unsalted sunflower seeds, increase the salt by a pinch.
• Bake per machine manufacturer's instructions.
• You may use regular, rapid, or delayed time bake cycles.
• Leftover bread (if any) makes great croutons.