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Add ingredients in the order listed to bread mixing bowl.
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Using a dough hook, mix well and add more flour if needed so that the dough cleans the sides of the bowl (dough should be slightly tacky.
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Knead for 10 minutes.
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Shape into 2 to 3 loaves depending on the size of your pans. Add dough to sprayed pans.
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Cover with tented plastic or cloth and let rise for about 1 hour.
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Preheat oven to 400 for the last half hour of rising. It is ready to go in the oven when the dough is doubled in bulk.
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Turn oven down to 350 and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
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Take out of pans and let cool on wire rack.
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Brush tops with melted butter to keep crusts soft.
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additional ingredients may be added:.
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Eggs:.
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decrease water by 1/4 cup and add two beaten eggs. Eggs add flavor, liquid, color, structure, nutrients and tenderness to breads.
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Cracked wheat:.
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Add 1/2 cup uncooked cracked wheat for each 4 cups of flour. If using uncooked cracked wheat the bread will be somewhat crunchy. cooking the cracked wheat first will add a variety of texture without the crunch feel. Many people like to put oatlems or other cooked cereals into their bread. As a guidelin, use 1/2 cup or less per 4 cups of flour.
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Potatoes:.
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They add a sweet, rich flavor to breads. Add 1/2 cup to 4 cups flour and reduce water by 1/4 cup.
