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Heat water until warm (105 degrees to 115 degrees).
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Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl.
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Add oil, honey and salt; mix well.
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Add 1 cup of the bread flour, 3/4 cup of the whole wheat flour and dry milk powder to warm liquid mixture.
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Beat on low speed with an electric mixer until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
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Stir in granola, cherries, remaining 1 cup bread flour, and remaining 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; mix until dough pulls cleanly away from sides of bowl.
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On lightly floured surface, knead dough until smooth and elastic, adding more bread flour, if needed.
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Place dough in a greased mixing bowl; cover loosely with plastic wrap and a cloth towel.
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Let rise in a warm place (80 to 85 degrees) about 1 hour, or until double in size.
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Punch down dough several times to remove all air bubbles.
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Let rest 15 minutes.
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Shape into a loaf.
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Place in a greased 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 -inch loaf pan.
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Cover; let rise in a warm place 45 to 60 minutes, or until double in size.
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Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven 35 to 45 minutes, or until golden and loaf sounds hollow when lightly tapped.
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Remove from pan immediately.
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Cool on wire rack.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
