Ingredients:
1 cup water
2 TBS real maple syrup
1 tsp salt
4 tsp poppy seeds
3 cups whole wheat flour
1-3 TBS vital gluten (optional)
1 pkg active dry yeast
1/8 tsp orange zest
Directions:
Assemble ingredients in the order preferred by your machine. Use whole wheat cycle, if your machine has one. Slightly coarse and crunchy, this robust bread goes well with a creamy-smooth squash or pumpkin soup and something dark green, with baked apples or pears for dessert.