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Three-Flour Braid

Beautiful sliced or whole, this very pretty multicolored bread from Audrey Benson of Flagler, Colorado freezes well so you can enjoy it anytime of year. And the flavor? Great!

32 ServingsPrep: 40 min. + rising Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
RYE DOUGH:
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
1-1/4 cups rye flour
WHEAT DOUGH:
2 tablespoons molasses
1 cup whole wheat flour
WHITE DOUGH:
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the oil, sugar, salt
and 2-1/4 cups flour; beat for 2 minutes. Add remaining flour; beat
for 2 minutes longer. Divide evenly into three bowls.
To the first bowl, add molasses, cocoa and caraway; mix well.
Gradually add rye flour. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until
smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl,

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Three-Flour Braid (continued)

Directions (continued)

turning once to grease top. Cover and set aside.
To the second bowl, add molasses; mix well. Gradually add whole wheat
flour. 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 set aside.
To the third bowl, gradually add all-purpose flour. 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 all three
bowls and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch doughs down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide each
in half. Shape each half into a 15-in. rope. Place a rope of each
dough on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch ends to seal and
tuck under. Repeat with remaining ropes. Cover and let rise until
nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with
butter. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Yield: 2 loaves (16
slices each).

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 120 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 79 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.