WHOLE WHEAT WILD RICE BREAD

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In Manistique, Michigan, Bonnie Groh adds texture and subtle nutty flavor to homemade bread by mixing in nutritious wild rice. Moist and heartwarming, this bread makes a terrific snack or side.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3 cups whole wheat flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup water
1 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup honey
2 cups cooked wild rice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat the water, milk, butter and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in the wild rice and enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a stiff dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two 9x5-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.