Health Bread

Name: Health Bread
Ingredients: 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/2 c. warm water; 2 3/4 c. boiling water; 3/4 c. molasses; 1 Tbsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. oil; 1 c. raisins; 1 c. wheat germ; 1 c. quick cooking oats; 1 c. bran; 3 c. whole wheat flour; 4 3/4 to 5 c. sifted unbleached white flour

12 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
2 3/4 c. boiling water
3/4 c. molasses
1 Tbsp. salt
2 Tbsp. oil
1 c. raisins
1 c. wheat germ
1 c. quick cooking oats
1 c. bran
3 c. whole wheat flour
4 3/4 to 5 c. sifted unbleached white flour

Directions

1

Soften yeast in warm water.
2

Combine boiling water, molasses, salt, oil, raisins, wheat germ, oats and bran; cool.
3

Add softened yeast.
4

Stir in whole wheat flour and 2 cups white flour. Gradually add enough flour to make a soft dough.
5

Knead until smooth.
6

Place in a greased bowl.
7

Cover and let rise in warm place until double in bulk (about 1 hour).
8

Punch down; divide in half.
9

Shape into loaves.
10

Place in greased loaf pans.
11

Let rise about 1 hour.
12

Bake about 35 to 40 minutes at 350°.