GOOD-FOR-YOU GRAIN BREAD

Good-for-You Grain Bread image

"I developed this recipe for my sister when I learned she was diabetic," says Kandi Lilley of Wilton, Maine. "Filled with whole grains, this moist bread makes great toast or sandwiches."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1-1/3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
4 teaspoons canola oil
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the whole wheat flour, oats, milk powder, flaxseed, wheat germ, oil, brown sugar and salt. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; shape into a loaf. Place in a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.