Whole Wheat Toasting Bread
Cookin' Up Country Breakfasts Cookbook
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This recipe for whole wheat bread is one of my favorites. Try it topped with a fruit spread for a fast and flavorful breakfast.
SERVINGS: 16
CATEGORY: Breads
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
- 1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3-1/2 to 4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add warm milk, sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add 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 1-1/2 hours.
Punch dough down. Divide into thirds; roll each into a 12-in. rope. Braid ropes; place in a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes. Remove from pan and brush with melted butter. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf.