Yogurt Wheat Bread

By aamundson

Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 92 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 152 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch.
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Ingredients

• 1/2 * 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 * 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
• 1 * 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1 * 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 * 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1 * 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 * 1 teaspoon salt
• 1-2/3 * 1-2/3 to 2 cups bread flour

Preparation

Step 1

# Let yogurt stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. In a large bowl,
# dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the whole wheat flour, wheat germ,
# sugar, oil, salt and yogurt. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough bread
# flour to form a firm 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 the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place
# until doubled, about 1 hour.
#
# Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; shape into a
# loaf. Place in a 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray.
# Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
#
# Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from
# pan to a wire rack to cool. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).