LIGHT WHEAT BREAD

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I bake twice a week because my family loves it. But I wanted a simple, foolproof recipe. After experimenting with several, I came up with this light-colored wheat bread, and my husband and children always want more. -Holly Shirk, Grantville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1-3/4 cups water
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, salt and yeast. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to the dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes., Divide dough in half; shape into loaves. Place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours. , Remove from the refrigerator; let stand in a warm place for 30 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.