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In large bowl of electric mixer, dissolve yeast and brown sugar in water.
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Let stand till foamy, 5-10 min.
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Add in lowfat milk pwdr, molasses or possibly honey, butter, salt, ginger, and 4 to 4 1/2 c. all purpose or possibly bread flour.
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Beat at medium speed with electric mixer 2 min or possibly, beat 200 vigorous strokes by hand.
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Stir in bran flakes, whole wheat flour, and sufficient remaining all purpose or possibly bread flour to make a soft dough.
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Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface.
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Clean and grease bowl; set aside.
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Knead dough 8-10 min or possibly till smooth and elastic.
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Place dough in greased bowl, turning to coat all sides.
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Cover with a slightly damp towel.
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Let rise in hot place, free from drafts, till doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
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Grease 1 large baking sheets; set aside.
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Punch down dough; knead 30 seconds.
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Divide dough in half; shape into oval loaves.
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Place in prepared baking sheets.
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With pointed scissors, cut diagonal notches in a zig-zag pattern in tops of loaves, every 1 1/2 inches.
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Cover with a dry towel.
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Let rise till doubled in bulk, 45-60 min.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Brush with molasses glaze.
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If you like, sprinkle with additional bran flakes.
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Bake 25 min or possibly till bread sounds hollow when tapped on bottom.
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Remove from pans.
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Cold on racks.
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Makes 2 free form or possibly regular loaves.