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Honey Beet Bread

If you have any leftover from dinner, you'll find this savory bread makes great sandwiches, too.

32 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons honey
1-1/2 cups grated uncooked fresh beets, squeezed dry
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
6-1/4 to 6-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 egg white, lightly beaten
Toasted sesame seeds

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add honey; let stand
for 5 minutes. Add the beets, milk, butter, salt and 3 cups flour.
Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft
dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about
6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 50 minutes.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough
in half. Shape into two loaves. Place in two greased 9-in. x 5-in.
loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
Brush with egg white; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 350°

2 of 2

Honey Beet Bread (continued)

Directions (continued)

for 30-35 minutes or until top begins to brown. Remove from pans to
wire racks to cool. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 108 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 203 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.