Honey Wheat Bread

Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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  ------------

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1

  cup

  warm water -- about 110°F

1 1/2

  cups

  whole wheat flour

1 1/2

  cups

  all-purpose flour

1/2

  cup

 oats -- rolled (raw)

1/4

  ounce

  yeast

1/2

  teaspoon

  salt

1/3

  cup

  honey

1/4

  cup

  unsalted butter -- melted


Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let proof for about 5 minutes.

Add honey to yeast and mix well.

Add whole wheat flour, oats, salt, and butter. Mix well.

Gradually add all-purpose flour. Either turn out on a floured board and knead for about 15 minutes or use stand mixture and dough hook. The dough should be smooth and elastic.

Oil a large bowl and add dough to it turning to oil both sides. Cover and let rise until doubled.

Punch down dough and shape into loaf. Place in a well oiled bread pan and cover and let rise until doubled again.

Heat oven to 375°F.

Bake bread for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan and let cool on a rack.

Makes 12 servings


Per Serving:
185 Calories; 5g Fat (21.2% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 33g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 10mg Cholesterol; 92mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

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