MAKEOVER SEVEN-GRAIN CEREAL BREAD

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No longer is baking bread an all-day affair. Quick-rise yeast helps these tender, mildly sweet loaves come together in half the time. -Laura Reese, Flagstaff, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup seven-grain cereal
2-1/2 cups water
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup butter, cubed
6-1/4 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 teaspoons salt
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) quick-rise yeast
2 large eggs

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine cereal and water. Cover and cook on high for 4 minutes (mixture will be liquidy). Stir in molasses and butter. Let stand until mixture cools to 120°-130°, stirring occasionally., In a large bowl, combine 4 cups all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, salt and yeast. Add cereal mixture to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add eggs; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Divide dough in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two 9x5-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.