Saturday, December 28, 2013

Dilled Wheat Bread





PREP:  25 Minutes + 1 Hour & 45 Minutes for Rising    BAKE:  30 Minutes

Ingredients:
2 cups All-Purpose Flour
1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
2 tablespoons Sugar
1 tablespoon Dried Minced Onion
1 package Active Dry Yeast (1/4 ounce)
2 teaspoons Dill Weed
1 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Cottage Cheese (8 ounces)
1/2 cup Water
1 tablespoon Butter (not melted) + 2 teaspoons butter (melted)
1 Egg
Coarse Salt - optional

Other Items Needed:
Large Bowl
Small Saucepan
Mixer or Hand Mixer
Cooking Spray
Small Bowl
8-in. x 4-in Loaf Pan
Wire Rack (optional)
 

 Let's Get To Baking!



  • In a large bowl, COMBINE 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Sugar, Onion, Yeast, Dill & Salt.
 
  • In a small saucepan, HEAT Cottage Cheese, Water & 1 tablespoon of Butter to 120-130 degrees.
  • ADD to dry ingredients;  BEAT just until moistened.
  • ADD the Egg;  BEAT until smooth.
  • STIR in enough remaining All-Purpose Flour to form a soft Dough (dough will be sticky).
  • TURN Dough onto a floured surface; KNEAD until smooth & elastic (about 6-8 minutes).
  • PLACE in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.

 

  • COVER & let RISE in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
 
  • PUNCH the Dough down.
  • SHAPE into a Loaf.
  • PLACE in a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan.
  • COVER & let RISE in a warm place until doubled (about 45 minutes).
  • BAKE at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • REMOVE to wire rack.
  • BRUSH with melted Butter;  SPRINKLE with coarse Salt.
 
 
 
Makes:  1 Loaf (12 Slices)
 
 
  * Whole Wheat Flour is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Fiber & Nutritious Minerals.




dévorer!