Sunflower Rye Bread

One of the glories of cuisine is the way that certain ingredients come together—in this case rye and sunflower seeds. Together, they exert a mystical alchemy that French bakers discovered centuries ago. To my way of thinking, the result is a perfect bread that’s enjoyable on its own, without accompaniments. If you’re a backpacker and you don’t want to carry much with you, just throw a loaf of sunflower rye in your knapsack. It’s packed with protein, carbohydrates, and, most of all, flavor.<