Light Brown Bread

Name: Light Brown Bread
Ingredients: 2 pkg. dry yeast; 1/2 c. warm water (105~-115~); 2 c. milk, scalded; 1/2 c. honey; 1 Tbsp. salt; 3 Tbsp. shortening; 2 c. whole wheat flour, divided; 4 c. bread flour, divided

8 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water (105~-115~)
2 c. milk, scalded
1/2 c. honey
1 Tbsp. salt
3 Tbsp. shortening
2 c. whole wheat flour, divided
4 c. bread flour, divided

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes.
2

Combine next 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; stir until shortening melts.
3

Cool to 105° to 115°. Add yeast mixture to milk mixture Add 1 cup whole wheat flour and 2 cups bread flour.
4

Beat at medium speed of electric mixer 3 minutes.
5

Stir in remaining 1 cup whole wheat flour and enough remaining bread flour to make a soft dough.
6

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 to 10 minutes).
7

Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top.
8

Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.