Mennonite Bread

* Exported from MasterCook *

Mennonite Bread

Recipe By : Mennonite Central Committee adapted by Ellen Smith
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Ellen's Yeast
Yeast, Non-Sweet

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 packages active dry yeast
2 cups water -- 105-115 degrees
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 cup rye flour
4 cups whole wheat flour
bread flour

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1 cup of the warm water. Let
stand 5 mins. until yeast foams. Stir in the salt, oil, honey, remaining
water, and buttermilk. Mix in the rye flour, wheat germ, and whole wheat
flour; beat well. Add bread flour, 1 cup at a time, beating well until stiff
dough forms. Turn dough out onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth
and elastic, about 10 mins., adding additional bread flour as needed. Wash
bowl, grease it, and add dough to bowl. Turn over to grease top of dough.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled. Grease four 81/2" bread
pans. punch dough down. Divide into 4 parts. Shape each into a loaf and place
in pans. Cover loosely. Let rise until about doubled. Bake in preheated 375
degree oven for approx. 40 mins.

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