maple wheat bread

Bangor, ME
Updated on Jan 20, 2012

This is a fantastic bread recipe, soft and tasty. You can substitute the maple syrup with honey, and use regular whole wheat flour, I always use white whole wheat as it makes a softer loaf.

prep time 2 Hr 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
yield 2 large loaves

Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees)
  • 1 can 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup melted shortening
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups white wheat flour
  • 3 cups bread flour

How To Make maple wheat bread

  • Step 1
    Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water
  • Step 2
    combine milk,1/4 cup of water, shortening,maple syrup, salt and wheat flour in a bowl. Mix in yeast mixture and let rest for 15 minutes
  • Step 3
    Add bread flour, and mix well until dough forms a ball.
  • Step 4
    turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 10 minutes
  • Step 5
    Place dough into a well buttered bowl and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise 45 minutes or until almost doubled
  • Step 6
    Pinch dough down, divide in to two equal parts, pound out any bubbles. shape into 2 loaves and place into buttered 9x5 inch bread pans
  • Step 7
    cover loosely with plastic wrap butter tops of loaves and let rise in a warm area until doubled
  • Step 8
    Place a small ovenproof pan of water in the bottom shelf of the oven, preheat oven to 375 degrees
  • Step 9
    Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until tops are dark golden brown.

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