Wheat Germ Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

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   Combine warm lowfat milk and wheat germ in a small mixing bowl; set till lukewarm.

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   In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast and hot water, stirring with a fork till dissolved.

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   Blend in butter and salt and your choice of sugar; add in the wheat germ mix.

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   Beat in the whole wheat flour till batter is smooth.

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   Gradually add in sufficient white flour to make soft, workable dough.

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   Turn out on a lightly floured board and knead till smooth and elastic, about 10 min.

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   Place in a hot greased bowl, turning to coat the top.

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   Cover loosely with plastic wrap and towel.

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   Set aside in a protected spot to double in bulk (about 1 1/2 hrs).

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    Punch dough down, turn out on lightly floured surface (use white flour), cover and let rest 10 min.

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    Shape in 3 loaves and place in greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch pans, cover and let rise to top of pans (about 1 hour).

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    Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 10 min, reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 30 min.

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    Remove from pans, brush with melted butter, if you like and cold on wire rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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