Two-Tone Yeast Bread

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"Found this in "Taste of Home" magazine and sounds yummy and looks pretty in the picture. I think even my picky DGSs might like this toasted; so wanted to save it here for safe keeping. Timing does not include rising time."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 2 loaves

ingredients

• 3 1⁄4 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄4 ounce active dry yeast (1 package)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk, warm (120-130)
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons shortening

• molasses dough

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1⁄4 ounce active dry yeast (1 package)
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk, warm
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons shortening
• 2 1⁄4 cups whole wheat flour

directions

1. In large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add warm milk and shortening, beat until smooth.
2. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dought (dough will be sticky).
3. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
4. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
5. For molasses dough, in a large mixing bowl combine all-purpose flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
6. Add the warm milk, molasses and shortening; beat until smooth.
7. Stir in enough whole wheat flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
8. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
9. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
10. Punch down doughs, divide each dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion of each dough into a 12 inch x 8 inch rectangle.
11. Place the rectangle of molasses dough on the rectangle of plan dough.
12. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal and tuck ends under. Place seam side down in an 8 inch x 4 inch x 2 inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray. repeat with remaining dough.
13. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
14. Bake at 375°F for 35-40 minutes or until browned. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.