THREE-GRAIN WILD RICE BREAD

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Wild rice really shines in this one-of-a-kind recipe. The first time I made this bread, I knew I'd found a new favorite. Everyone who has tried it since confirms that over and over again!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 cups warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rye flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 teaspoons salt
4 to 4-1/2 cups bread or all-purpose flour
1 cup cooked wild rice, cooled to room temperature
1 egg
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, whole wheat flour, rye flour, oats, honey, butter, salt and 2 cups bread flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in wild rice and enough remaining bread flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Transfer to two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Beat egg and cold water; brush over loaves. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.