HONEY WHOLE WHEAT LOAVES

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Turn out two beautiful golden brown loaves that make the perfect bread for a week of healthy sandwiches. -Robyn Lindberg, Kechi, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
3 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup wheat bran
1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups whole wheat flour
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk powder, honey, wheat bran, wheat germ, flax, oil, salt, whole wheat flour and 3 cups all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., 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 and turn onto a floured surface; shape into two loaves. Place in two 9x5-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spay. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.