Wheat Germ Casserole Bread

1. 1

   Combine 1 cup of the flour, the wheat ger, yeast and salt in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Add very warm water (it should feel warm when dropped on wrist), butter and molasses.

3. 3

   Beat 2 minutes at medium speed with electric mixer.

4. 4

   Add 1/2 cup more flour and beat at high speed 2 minutes scraping down sides of bowl.

5. 5

   With a wooden spoon, beat in enough additional flour to make a stiff batter.

6. 6

   Cover bowl with clean towel and let rise in a warm place away from drafts for 45 minutes or until double in bulk.

7. 7

   Punch dough down, beat for 30 seconds with wooden spoon.

8. 8

   Place in a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole.

9. 9

   Bake in a 375 degree oven for 40 minute or until bread sounds hollow when tapped.

10. 10

    Remove from casserole.

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    Serve warm or cool completely.

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