Lammas Bread

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 cups bread flour, plus more if needed
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups milk, scalded
• 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons honey

Instructions:

Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add the peanut butter and the honey to the hot milk and stir to combine. Cool milk mix until it reaches 115ºF. Stir milk mix into flour mix. Knead for 15 minutes, adding more flour if necessary to make a smooth, elastic dough. Oil the dough's surface, then cover with plastic or a damp towel. Let it rise in a warm spot until double. Punch down, then shape into 2 rectangle loaves or one large wreath. Let rise again until doubled. Bake at 375ºF until golden; it should make a hollow sound when tapped.