HOMEMADE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

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"I make this bread so often I have the recipe memorized. My kids love it for an after-school snack, but it's great with soup, stew and more." Nancy Brown - Dahinda, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1-1/8 teaspoons active dry yeast
1-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the brown sugar, butter, salt, whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a firm dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise for 1 hour. , Punch dough down and turn onto a floured surface; shape into a loaf. Place in a 9x5-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spay. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.