Two-Tone Yeast Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add warm milk and shortening, beat until smooth.
2. 2
   Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dought (dough will be sticky).
3. 3
   Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
4. 4
   Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
5. 5
   For molasses dough, in a large mixing bowl combine all-purpose flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
6. 6
   Add the warm milk, molasses and shortening; beat until smooth.
7. 7
   Stir in enough whole wheat flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
8. 8
   Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
9. 9
   Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
10. 10
    Punch down doughs, divide each dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of each dough into a 12 inch x 8 inch rectangle.
11. 11
    Place the rectangle of molasses dough on the rectangle of plan dough.
12. 12
    Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down in an 8 inch x 4 inch x 2 inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. repeat with remaining dough.
13. 13
    Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
14. 14
    Bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes or until browned. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.