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In small saucepan combine 7-Grain cereal and 1 c. water.
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Cook covered, 20 min.
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Stir in 1 c. water, butter, honey and salt.
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Cold to lukewarm.
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In large mixer bowl combine 2 c. of the flour and the yeast.
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Add in cereal mix and the 2 Large eggs.
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Beat at low speed with electric mixer for 1/2 minute scraping sides of bowl constantly.
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Beat 3 min at high speed.
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By hand, stir in sufficient of the remaining flour to make a soft dough.
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Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead till smooth and elastic (5-8 min).
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Shape dough in ball.
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Place dough in lightly greased bowl, turning once to grease surface.
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Cover and let rise in hot place till doubled (1-1 1/4 hrs).
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Punch dough down, turn out on lightly floured surface.
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Divide in half.
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Let rest 10 min.
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Shape into two loaves and place in two greased loaf pans.
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Cover.
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Let rise in hot place till double (45-60 minute).
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Combine egg yolk with 1 Tbsp.
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water; brush on tops of loaves.
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Sprinkle with seed, if you like.
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Bake at 375 degrees for 30-35 min.
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Cold on wire racks.
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(Optional - add in whole wheat flour, wheat germ, sunflower seeds).
