Wheat Bread

Name: Wheat Bread
Ingredients: 1/2 c. cracked wheat; 1 1/2 c. hot water; 1/4 c. safflower oil; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 2 Tbsp. molasses; 1 Tbsp. malt extra (syrup); 2 Tbsp. brewer's yeast; 2 c. whole wheat flour; 2 c. unbleached flour; 1/4 c. toasted wheat germ

11 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. cracked wheat
1 1/2 c. hot water
1/4 c. safflower oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 Tbsp. molasses
1 Tbsp. malt extra (syrup)
2 Tbsp. brewer's yeast
2 c. whole wheat flour
2 c. unbleached flour
1/4 c. toasted wheat germ

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the cracked wheat, oil and salt.
2

Let stand for 10 minutes.
3

Add yeast, stirring to dissolve.
4

Add molasses and malt and stir to combine.
5

Add brewer's yeast, flours and wheat germ, mixing to form a stiff dough.
6

Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for about 7 minutes, kneading in additional flour, if necessary.
7

Turn dough into oiled bowl, turning to grease the top.
8

Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
9

Punch dough down and form into a loaf.
10

Turn into a well-oiled 9 x 5-inch loaf and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
11

Mist the top with water and bake in a 350° oven for 45 to 50 minutes, misting the top with water 15 and 30 minutes into baking.
12

Remove from pan and let cool on wire rack.