Whole-Wheat Bread III

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole-wheat flour
• 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, flaxseed meal, oats, salt, and sugar. Add the yeast and mix to combine.
2. Add the warm water and vegetable oil, and stir until a dough forms.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead for 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. Punch down the dough, and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf in a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
6. Cover the pan with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing.

Interesting Facts

• Whole-wheat flour is a great source of dietary fiber.
• Flaxseed is a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids.
• Oats are a good source of protein.