Wholesome Wheat Bread

By shelliec

Nutritional Analysis: One slice (prepared with margarine) equals 144 calories, 2 g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 239 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 4 g protein.

Not heavy. Good use of dry milk.

Ingredients

• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 2 1/4 cups warm water
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 4 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

Details

Servings 2
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, butter, honey, milk powder, salt and whole wheat flour; beat until smooth. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 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 down. Shape dough into traditional loaves or divide into fourths and roll each portion into a 15-in. rope. Twist two ropes together. Place in greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. (If making rolls, bake for 20 minutes)