WHOLE WHEAT HERB BREAD

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"When our family lived at home, I'd make eight loaves of this bread at a time," recalls Madeleine DeGruchy of Frankville, Nova Scotia. "Now that it's just my husband and me, I share with neighbors."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons minced chives
4 teaspoons snipped fresh dill or 1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
1 teaspoon salt
4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add the whole wheat flour, sugar, chives, dill, shortening, salt and 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining 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. Shape into two loaves. Place in 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 0 fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g protein.

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