CROWD PLEASING WILD RICE BREAD

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Wild rice gives this tender bread a tasty nutty flavor. This recipe makes five loaves, which are great for sharing. We enjoy slices warmed for dinner and toasted for breakfast. -Susan Schock, Hibbing, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 5 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
4-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
8 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons salt
1-1/2 cups cooked wild rice
14 to 15 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the molasses, oil, salt and remaining water and sugar; mix well. Add wild rice. Stir in enough 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. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into five portions. Shape each into a loaf. Place in five greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 375° for 25-35 minutes or golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.