Sweet Grain Bread

 

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.