Bread Dough with Whole Wheat Flour

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   I used whole wheat flour because it's rich in fiber, minerals and vitamins.

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   Add the shortening when a slightly glutinous film forms on the surface of the dough (At this point, you should be able to see through the dough if you stretch it out thinly enough).

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   When you are letting the bread machine knead the dough, add in all the ingredients other than the shortening and let it start kneading.

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   After about 10 minutes, add in the shortening.

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   Ideal water temperature: If it's spring or fall, it should be about 86F (30C).

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   If it's summer, it should be about 50F (10C).

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   If it's winter, heat it up in the microwave till it's about 113F (45C).

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   Temperature of the shortening: In order to keep the dough at an ideal temperature, be sure to use softened shortening so it can be easily mixed in.

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   If you have some left over egg, coat the top of the dough with it.

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    You can make all kinds of savory bread with this recipe.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.