Country Sage Loaves

• Ready In: 1 hr 22 mins
• Serves: 5
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1 (1/4ounce) package  yeast
• 1  cup water (110-115)
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄4 cup toasted wheat germ
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon honey
• 2  teaspoons rubbed sage
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 -2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Stir in sugar and let stand for 5 minutes.
3. Add the wheat germ, oil, honey, sage, salt, rosemary, nutmeg and 1 1/2 cups of flour.
4. Beat until smooth.
5. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
6. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
7. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
8. Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
9. Punch dough down.
10. Turn onto a lightly floured surface,divide in half.
11. Shape each half into 2 oval loaves.
12. Place on a greased baking sheet.
13. Cover and let rise until double,about 15 minutes.
14. With a sharp knife, make 3 shallow slashes across the top of each loaf.
15. Bake at 400°F for 13-17 minutes or until golden brown.