Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup water, lukewarm
  • 1/3 cup milk, lukewarm
  • 1 large egg, mixed with a fork
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 2/3 tablespoons soft margarine
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup natural bran (not the cereal)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (not the instant variety)
  • 1/8 cup rolled oats, to sprinkle on top of loaf
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1/4 cup psyllium
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons fast rising yeast
  • 3/4 cup raisins (optional)

Method

  • Place all ingredients into your bread machine according to manufacturers instructions (or mix by hand).
  • Allow the ingredients to mix well. Turn your machine off after the first mixing cycle is complete.
  • Remove the dough and allow it to rest 10 minutes on a lightly floured board.
  • Knead lightly and shape into a round loaf. Place into a greased cake pan and sprinkle with oats.
  • ~If your dough is not sticky enough to hold the oats, brush lightly with egg white & slash the top of your loaf before adding the oats. This will also help to give a 'crisp' crust to your bread.
  • Cover with a damp warm towel and set in a warm place to rise (about 1 hr).
  • Place in a 375F preheated oven and bake about 40 minutes or til bread tests done (removing it from the pan, tapping the bottom of your loaf lightly should produce a 'hallow' sound).
  • Remove the loaf and allow to cool slowly on a wire rack and cover with a tea towel.