Finnish Bread

Name: Finnish Bread
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/4 cup butter, melted, divided; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup butter, melted, divided
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add whole wheat flour, 2 tablespoons of butter, brown sugar, salt and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 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

Punch the dough down. Shape into two 6-in. rounds; place on a greased
4

. Cut slashes in top with a knife. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes.
5

Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with remaining butter.