Pennie's Health Bread

Oats, honey and whole wheat flour

• Ready In: 4 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1⁄3 cup instant milk
• 1  tablespoon shortening
• 1  tablespoon flax seed
• 1  cup rolled oats
• 2  tablespoons  oat bran
• 2  tablespoons wheat germ
• 1⁄3 cup honey
• 1⁄4 cup vital wheat gluten
• 3  cups whole wheat flour
• 2  teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1  teaspoon white sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Mix yeast, sugar and 1/4 cup of the water. Let sit til bubbly.
2. Add wet ingredients, then dry ingredients. Knead for 15 minutes.
3. Let rise for about 2 hours.
4. Punch down and form into a loaf. Let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
5. Bake at 375°F for 35 minutes.