Dilly Bran Bread

12 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup bran cereal
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed
  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup warm buttermilk (120° to 130°)
  • 1/2 cup warm water (120° to 130°)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • Melted butter

Directions

  1. 1
    In a bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cereal, dill, yeast and salt. Add the buttermilk, water, honey and shortening; beat until smooth. Add eggs; beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a stiff dough.
  2. 2
    Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. 3
    Punch dough down; divide in half. Shape into round loaves; place each in a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and let rise until double,d about 45 minutes.
  4. 4
    Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush with butter.

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