WHOLE GRAIN LOAF

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"This flavorful bread is eye-catching and chock-full of nutrients," writes field editor Nancy Means of Moline, Illinois. "I baked this beautiful loaf on stage at the state fair and won Reserve Grand Champion."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup 2% cottage cheese
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup rye flour
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
Cornmeal
1 egg white
2 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the cottage cheese, honey, oil, salt, egg and 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; beat until smooth. Stir in whole wheat and rye flours, oats, wheat germ and enough remaining all-purpose flour to make a soft dough., Tun 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 75 minutes., Punch dough down; let rest for 10 minutes. Shape into a ball. Place on a greased baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Beat egg white and cold water; brush over dough. sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.