Patricia'S Whole Wheat Applesauce Bread

1. 1

   Mix applesauce, hot water, brown sugar, salt and oil in mixer bowl.

2. 2

   Add wheat flour and mix long enough to incorporate ingredients. Let rest for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Soften yeast in lukewarm water. Add to wheat flour mixture and mix to incorporate.

4. 4

   Add white flour, one cup at a time, mix by hand.

5. 5

   Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Let dough ball rise in an oiled bowl covered with oiled plastic wrap in a warm place for about two hours.

7. 7

   Punch down dough. Let rest ten minutes.

8. 8

   Shape into 4 loaves (I use a food scale to get them the same size) and put into sprayed/greased loaf pans.

9. 9

   Cover with oiled plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about one hour. Preheat oven to 350.Bake 30-40 minutes. Cover with foil for last ten minutes to prevent over-browning.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.