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Whole Wheat Buttermilk Bread

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An interesting flavor from buttermilk, this whole wheat buttermilk bread is great for toast and for serving with sandwiches or for dinner.
Prep Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Servings 2 loaves

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 4 tsp. instant yeast
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 3-4 cups white flour

Instructions
 

  • Combine warm water and yeast
  • Let it stand until it is foamy (about 5 minutes)
  • Add buttermilk, sugar, oil, eggs, salt and whole wheat flour
  • Combine thoroughly, then let stand, covered, for ten minutes. (This gives you time to clean up everything but your flour)
  • Add 3 cups white flour - 1/2 cup at a time, blending well each time
  • Knead with your machine or by hand for 6-8 minutes, adding enough flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of your mixing bowl
  • Place in greased container and cover
  • Let rise for one hour
  • Punch dough down, then divide in two
  • Shape into loaves and put into greased bread pans
  • Optional: prick tops with fork all the way to the bottom of the pan
  • Let rise for 45-60 minutes; keep covered if your house is cool or drafty
  • Heat oven to 375, then brush tops of the loaves with about 1 tablespoon buttermilk
  • Bake at 375 for 28-33 minutes