Light Wheat Bread

7 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1-3/4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, salt and yeast. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120°-130°. Add to the dry ingredients; beat until smooth. 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 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
  3. 3
    Divide dough in half; shape into loaves. Place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
  4. 4
    Remove from the refrigerator; let stand in a warm place for 30 minutes.
  5. 5
    Bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

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