MAPLE WHEAT BREAD

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This is a fantastic bread recipe, soft and tasty. You can substitute the maple syrup with honey, and use regular whole wheat flour, I always use white whole wheat as it makes a softer loaf.

Provided by Gail Herbest

Categories     Other Breads

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tsp active dry yeast
1 tsp white sugar
1/2 c warm water (110 degrees)
1 can(s) 12 oz evaporated milk
1/4 c water
1/4 c melted shortening
1/4 c pure maple syrup
2 tsp salt
2 c white wheat flour
3 c bread flour

Steps:

  • 1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water
  • 2. combine milk,1/4 cup of water, shortening,maple syrup, salt and wheat flour in a bowl. Mix in yeast mixture and let rest for 15 minutes
  • 3. Add bread flour, and mix well until dough forms a ball.
  • 4. turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes
  • 5. Place dough into a well buttered bowl and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise 45 minutes or until almost doubled
  • 6. Pinch dough down, divide in to two equal parts, pound out any bubbles. shape into 2 loaves and place into buttered 9x5 inch bread pans
  • 7. cover loosely with plastic wrap butter tops of loaves and let rise in a warm area until doubled
  • 8. Place a small ovenproof pan of water in the bottom shelf of the oven, preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • 9. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until tops are dark golden brown.

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