Sweet Grain Bread

Posted by tgraddy at recipegoldmine.com 6/5/01 7:03:51 pm

1 cup milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 tablespoon molasses
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 package active dry yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup millet or sesame seeds
1/4 cup bran flakes
1 1/2 to 2 cups whole wheat flour

Heat milk to boiling; remove from heat and add syrup, butter, molasses and salt.

Soften yeast in lukewarm water in mixing bowl; let stand until bubbly. Add first mixture. Beat in all-purpose flour, millet and bran. Stir in 1 cup whole wheat flour. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes, adding whole wheat flour as needed. Butter a large bowl; place dough in it, turning to butter top. Cover and let rise until double, about 1 1/2 hours.

Punch down. Shape into 1 loaf; place in a greased 8 1/2-inch loaf pan. Let rise until double, about 45 minutes. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 40 minutes.

Makes 1 loaf.