SOUTHWEST SURPRISE BREAD

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Fat-free refried beans are the surprise ingredient in these soft, high-rising loaves with just a hint of heat. "Beans increase the protein content of the bread and are so good! We serve this instead of garlic bread with Mexican dishes." Sandra Lee Herr - Stevens, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1 can (16 ounces) spicy fat-free refried beans
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
5 to 6 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the beans, sugar, butter, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough., 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. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two 9x5-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.