50/50 Whole Wheat Bread (abm)

Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 -1 1/8 cup water
• 2 eggs
• 6 tablespoons shortening
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups gold medal better for bread wheat blend whole wheat flour (can use whole wheat)
• 2 cups gold medal better for bread flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Recipe

• 1 place all ingredients in bread pan, using the least amount of liquid listed in the recipe.
• 2 select whole wheat cycle and medium crust setting.
• 3 press start.
• 4 observe the dough as it kneads. after 5 to 10 minutes, if it appears dry and stiff or if you machine sounds as if it's straining to knead it, add more liquid 1 tablespoon at a time until dough forms a smooth, soft, pliable ball that is slightly tacky to the touch.
• 5 after baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on cake rack and allow to cool 1 hour before slicing.
• 6 note: number of servings depending on thickness of slice.