Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • One slice
  • Calories:
  • 112
  • Fat:
  • 2 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 13 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 138 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 20 g
  • Fiber:
  • 0 g
  • Protein:
  • 3 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 1-1/2 starch.


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There's nothing like fresh bread to complete a meal. I've had very good results with this recipe. Braiding the dough makes a pretty presentation.

SERVINGS: 48

CATEGORY: Low Fat

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 40 min.

Ingredients:

  • 3 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 5 cups whole wheat flour
  • 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, eggs, oil, salt and whole wheat flour; beat until smooth. Add enough all-purpose 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; turn once to grease top. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
    Punch dough down. Divide into nine pieces; shape each piece into a 14-in. x rope and braid three ropes together. Place in three greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Yield: 3 loaves.


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