Sunflower Seed Preservation

[Noah]

We are expecting a bumper crop of sunflower seeds later this month. Does
anyone have any suggestions for roasting/salting them for snacking (like the
big bags found at the grocery store?) Any other uses? Can I use them "raw"
in breads or must they be cooked? Thanks for any ideas.

Noah

[Jerry]

With raw sunflower and pumpkin seeds, this is my recipe... They do not last long
enough for me to even attempt to preserve...

I allow the seeds to dry on absorbant material for 3 days, then guesstimate the
volume and add that volume of water to a plastic container. I then add salt,
stirring until the
"saltiness"is that I desire the seeds to have. I let that soak for 3 days,
drain, until the top layer looks dry, then set the old oven for 250 degrees, I
then spread the seeds in a single layer, ( I have found that "Pamming" the pan
helps...especially the garlic flavored one) and roasting slowly until they have
the desired crunch...
Sorry that it's not any more scientific then this... but pumpkins and sunflowers
are not notorious for having the same quantity of seeds per unit of purchace...

Jerry