TRADITIONAL WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

Traditional Whole Wheat Bread image

With all the sweet breads that get served during the holidays, it's nice to make this nutritious wheat bread. I use it for sandwiches and also enjoy it toasted and buttered. -Carol Forcum, Marion, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/4 cup mashed potato flakes
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
2 tablespoons sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 eggs
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small saucepan, heat water and oil to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until blended. Beat in eggs until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft 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 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.