Crowd Pleasing Wild Rice Bread

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   In a bowl, dissolve yeast in 1 cup warm water. Add 1 tablespoon sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the molasses, oil, salt and remaining water and sugar; mix well. Add wild rice. Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours.

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   Punch dough down. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into five portions. Shape each into a loaf. Place in five greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

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   Bake at 375u00b0 for 25-35 minutes or golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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