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COUNTRY HEARTH BREAD
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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pk Active dry yeast
1 c Warm water (105-115'F.)
2 tb Light (unsulfured) molasses
1 tb Melted butter or vegetable
-oil
1 t Salt
1/4 c Nonfat dry milk
2 tb Wheat germ
2 1/2 c Whole wheat flour
Milk to brush over top
Rolled oats to sprinkle over
-top
In large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water;
add molasses and let rest 5 minutes until yeast foams.
Stir in butter, salt, dry milk, wheat germ and half
the flour. Add remaining flour slowly to keep dough
smooth. Let rest 15 minutes. Turn dough out onto
lightly floured board and knead for 5 minutes until
smooth and elastic. Wash bowl, grease it; add dough to
bowl, turn over to grease top, cover, and let rise
until doubled, about 1 hour. Cover a baking sheet with
parchment or lightly grease it. Punch dough down and
shape into a ball. Place ball on prepared sheet and
roll or pat into a circle about 8" in diameter. Let
rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
Brush top of loaf with milk and sprinkle generously
with oats. Preheat oven to 375'F. Bake for 25-30
minutes, or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
Makes 1 loaf; serves 12.
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