Black-Eyed Peas and Bacon Bread

Found this unusual bread recipe at cooks.com.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 1⁄2 cups warm water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄4 cup  bran flakes
• 2  tablespoons wheat germ
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  crumbled  cooked bacon
• 1  tablespoon  dried onion flakes
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  cup black-eyed peas

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water; set aside.
2. In a bowl combine ginger, sugar, flour, whole wheat flour, bran, wheat germ, white pepper, bacon bits, dried onion flakes, and oil. Add the yeast mixture and knead until smooth and satiny, about 10 minutes. Knead in black eyed peas (drained). Allow to rise, covered, in a warm place for 2 hours.
3. Punch down; place in a greased 9 x 5 loaf pan, and allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
4. Bake at 350*F for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.