WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

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I'm 12 years old and make this bread with my mother, who got the recipe from her mother. I usually make the dough, and my mom bakes it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided
3/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon salt
7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups whole wheat flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm water. Add the oil, sugar, molasses, salt and remaining water. Combine flours; add 4-5 cups flour to mixture. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a firm dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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 each portion into a loaf. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° until golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.