Multi-Grain Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine cereal and boiling water in a microwavable bowl, set aside for 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Stir honey and oil into the cereal; heat until hot (about 125-130°F or 50-55°C).
3. 3
   In a separate large bowl, mix 1 cup whole wheat flour with the all purpose flour, oat bran, yeast, sugar and salt.
4. 4
   Beat in hot cereal mixture and egg.
5. 5
   Using electric mixer beat for 2 minutes at high speed.
6. 6
   Stir in enough remaining whole wheat flour to make a stiff batter.
7. 7
   With floured hands, pat dough in a 9x5 sprayed or lightly greased loaf pan.
8. 8
   Cover lightly with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel; let rise until doubled, 40-60 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove wrap, bake at 375°F 35-40 minutes or until bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
10. 10
    Remove from pan, cool on a rack.