Wheat Germ Yogurt Bread

Wheat Germ Bread

 No need to be a health food nut to enjoy it!

Makes 2 loaves

4.5 to 5 c unsifted flour

1/3 c instant nonfat dry milk solids

2 T sugar

2 t salt

2 packages Active dry yeast

1 1/3 c water

1/2 c plain yogurt

2 T Margarine

1/2 c wheat germ

 

 

Mix 1 3/4 c flour, dry milk solids, sugar, salt, and undissolved yeast.

Heat water, yogurt, and margarine until liquids are very warm (120-130 degrees).  Margarine need not melt.  Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed of mixer.  Add 1/2 c flour.  Beat at high speed 2 minutes.  Stir in wheat germ and enough additional flour to make a stiff dough.  On floured board knead until smooth, 4-5 minutes.  Divide dough in half.  Shape into two balls.  Place on greased baking sheet.  Cut a circle in the top of each 1/2-inch deep and 1-inch from outer edge.  Cover; let rise in warm draft-free place 45 minutes.

Bake at 375 degrees F 20 to 25 minutes, or until done.  Remove from sheet and cool on racks.

 What did we think of it??

She declares it tasty.  We loved the crusty outer edge and the light inside.  I think I added a little too much flour, so it was a little dense and undone in the middle.  4.5 cups was too much.  But we still loved it.  We ate one whole loaf for lunch between the three of us.  If you are looking for a tasty bread recipe for an evening snack, try this.