Molasses Wheat Bread

Directions

1. 1
   If using regular active dry yeast:
2. 2
   Scald milk; cool to 105°. Combine honey, molasses and yeast in warm water.
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   Cover and let stand until foamy, 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Add cooled milk, eggs, oil and salt.
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   Blend in oats, wheat germ and cereal.
6. 6
   Beat in whole wheat flour.
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   Stir in enough all-purpose flour to make a moderately stiff dough, adding more all-purpose flour if needed.
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   Knead on floured surface for 5 to 8 minutes.
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   Lightly oil bowl.
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    Place dough in bowl, turn so that oiled side is up.
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    Cover; let rise until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
12. 12
    Punch dough down.
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    Half dough; let rest 10 minutes.
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    Shape into loaves; place in greased 8 x 4-inch or 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.
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    Cover and let rise until nearly double.
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    Bake in 350° oven for 40 minutes.
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    If bread top starts to get too dark, lay a piece of foil lightly on top.
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    Remove from pan immediately and grease top with margarine if desired, to keep crust soft.