Molasses Fiber Bread

Name: Molasses Fiber Bread
Ingredients: 2/3 cup water, lukewarm; 1/3 cup milk, lukewarm; 1 large egg, mixed with a fork; 3 tablespoons molasses; 1 2/3 tablespoons soft margarine; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup natural bran (not the cereal); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup rolled oats (not the instant variety); 1/8 cup rolled oats, to sprinkle on top of loaf; 1/4 cup wheat germ; 1/4 cup psyllium; 2 1/4 teaspoons fast rising yeast; 3/4 cup raisins (optional)

15 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2/3 cup water, lukewarm
1/3 cup milk, lukewarm
1 large egg, mixed with a fork
3 tablespoons molasses
1 2/3 tablespoons soft margarine
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup natural bran (not the cereal)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rolled oats (not the instant variety)
1/8 cup rolled oats, to sprinkle on top of loaf
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup psyllium
2 1/4 teaspoons fast rising yeast
3/4 cup raisins (optional)

Directions

1

Place all ingredients into your bread machine according to manufacturers instructions (or mix by hand).
2

Allow the ingredients to mix well. Turn your machine off after the first mixing cycle is complete.
3

Remove the dough and allow it to rest 10 minutes on a lightly floured board.
4

Knead lightly and shape into a round loaf. Place into a greased cake pan and sprinkle with oats.
5

~If your dough is not sticky enough to hold the oats, brush lightly with egg white & slash the top of your loaf before adding the oats. This will also help to give a 'crisp' crust to your bread.
6

Cover with a damp warm towel and set in a warm place to rise (about 1 hr).
7

Place in a 375F preheated oven and bake about 40 minutes or til bread tests done (removing it from the pan, tapping the bottom of your loaf lightly should produce a 'hallow' sound).
8

Remove the loaf and allow to cool slowly on a wire rack and cover with a tea towel.