Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 4 tablespoons wheat bran
  • 34 cup warm whole milk (110 degrees approx)
  • 14 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 12 tablespoons dry yeast (or 2 packets)
  • 3 tablespoons cornmeal
  • 3 tablespoons oats
  • 3 tablespoons ground flax seeds
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 12 cups bread flour (more if needed)

Method

  • In a bowl stir the Whole wheat flour, bran, and 1 1/4 cups of water.
  • Let it sit for 30 minute.
  • In a bowl or glass measure, stir the warm milk and 1 TBSP white sugar until sugar dissolves, add yeast and stir, let stand until foamy (5 min).
  • In mixer bowl, mix together the whole wheat mixture, milk mixture, brown sugar , cornmeal, oats, flaxseed, and salt.
  • Add 2 1/2 cups bread flour, and mix in the mixer with dough hook attatchment 5-7 minute Add a little more flour as needed if the dough is sticky.
  • Form into a ball by folding sides underneath.
  • Place in a greased bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size.
  • Punch down dough and dump out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Fold top edge up and into the center of the dough.
  • Continue with the other three sides until you have formed a rectangle.
  • Then begin to roll into a log pinching into itself as you go.
  • Pinch the seam, and fold the ends undereath, and place into a greased loaf pan.
  • Brush the top with water and sprinkle with oats and bran.
  • Cover lightly with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minute.