harvest bread

How To Make harvest bread

• 1

  Heat milk, stir in margarine, honey, molasses, salt, and shredded wheat biscuits. Cool to lukewarm.
• 2

  Measure warm water (105-115 degrees) into a large warm bowl. Sprinkle in yeast, stir until dissolved. Add lukewarm milk mixture and whole wheat flour, beat until smooth. Stir in wheat germand enough all purpose flour to make a stiff dough.
• 3

  Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turn to grease top. Cover, let rise in a warm place until double in bulk about 1 hour.
• 4

  Punch dough down, divide in half. Shape each half of dough into smooth round ball. Press each ball slightly to flatten into 6 inches. Place on greased baking sheet.
• 5

  Cover, let rise again in a warm place till double in size. If desired gently brush with beaten egg.
• 6

  Bake on the lowest rack position at 400 degrees about 25-30 minutes, or until done. Cool on wire racks. makes 2 loaves. Serve with plenty of butter and honey.
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