SESAME WHEAT BREAD

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Unlike many whole wheat bread that are dense and heavy, this makes a light tender loaf.-Rene Ralph, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons shortening
1 tablespoon salt
1 egg
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted
2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Additional sesame seeds, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the milk, honey, shortening, salt, egg, sesame seeds, whole wheat flour and 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Brush with butter; sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.