Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce.) can kidney beans, undrained
  • 1/3 c. dark molasses
  • 1/3 c. vegetable oil
  • 1/3 c. peanut butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 c. warm (120 to 130 degrees) water
  • 3 Packages active dry yeast
  • 4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 to 2 c. all-purpose flour

Method

  • Place kidney beans, molasses, oil, peanut butter, egg, sugar and salt in blender container; blend till smooth.
  • Pour into a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in warm water.
  • Combine yeast and 4 c. flour, add in to bean mix and mix well.
  • Add in whole wheat flour.
  • Work in remaining flour in gradual amounts to create a stiff dough.
  • Knead till smooth and elastic.
  • Shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl, cover loosely.
  • Let stand at room temperature till doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hrs.
  • Punch down.
  • Cover loosely and let rest 15 min.
  • Shape into 2 loaves and place on greased cookie sheets.
  • Combine 1 egg white and 2 Tbsp.
  • water for an egg wash, brush on loaves.
  • Make diagonal slashes, 1/8 inch deep about 2 1/2 inches apart with a sharp knife on the tops of the loaves.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 55 min or possibly till loaves sound hollow when tapped.
  • Place on wire racks to cold.
  • Makes 2 loaves.