Baking with Grains: Cracked Wheat Bread

Name: Baking with Grains: Cracked Wheat Bread
Ingredients: ¾ cup (120 g) cracked wheat or bulgur; 1½ (355 ml) boiling water; 1 tablespoon (18 g) active dry yeast (see note); Pinch sugar (optional); ¼ cup (3.7 ml) water (105 to 115 degrees); 1 cup (237 ml) warm buttermilk (105 to 115 degrees); ¼ cup (59 ml) molasses; 1 tablespoon honey; 4 tablespoons (57 g) butter, cut into pieces, room temperature; 1 tablespoon salt; ¼ cup (40 g) raw sesame seeds; 1 cups (130 g) whole wheat flour; 2½ to 3 (248 to 298 g) cups all purpose flour or bread flour; 2 tablespoons (29 g) butter, melted (for brushing loaves)