Seven Grain Bread

l can’t bake! Trust me, anything that involves flour or Rice Krispies is an epic fail. Rice Krispie bars are basically cereal, not sure how anyone can screw that up, but I do every time! Regardless, every once in a while I still give it a fighting chance.

This recipe is from an amazing woman who has a special place in my heart. Sadly, she left this world way too soon. She was a beautiful person inside and out and her kindness, grace, and patience is a legacy that will always be with me.

INGREDIENTS

1 Tablespoon yeast

1 1/4 cups warm water

2 Tablespoons margarine

2 teaspoons salt

2 Tablespoons honey or sugar (I prefer honey)

1/3 cup wheat bran or wheat germ (I prefer wheat bran)

1 cup seven grain cereal – divided

2 1/4 cups white flour

DIRECTIONS

Dissolve yeast in warm water

Add margarine, salt, sugar/honey, wheat bran/germ, 1/2 cup seven grain cereal and 1 cup white flour

Beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping the sides

Add 1/2 cup seven grain cereal and 1 1/4 cup flour

Blend with a spoon

Cover and let rise 30-40 minutes

Beat 25 strokes by hand

Spread into a greased bread pan

Smooth top with a floured hand

Cover and let rise 25-35 minutes

Bake @ 375 for 45 minutes

*If using honey bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until done

*If using 2 small loaf pans bake for 35 minutes

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TIPS

Preheat oven to 200 degrees while you are mixing the dough, turn it off and let the covered dough rise in the slightly warm oven
This is great for grilled cheese – white cheddar, mozzarella and tomato soup
Warm, is the best way to eat it
Perfect for egg or chicken salad

Game on to all you bakers! I know you can do better!

This is a feel good food….bake it often as a reminder of those you love! Take the moment to hug your family, cherish your friends and count your many blessings. Live life with a grateful heart………

Seven Grain Bread

Seven Grain Bread