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Light Wheat Bread

By: Holly Shirk  
"I bake twice a week because my family loves it. But I wanted a simple, foolproof recipe. After experimenting with several, I came up with this light-colored wheat bread, and my husband and children always want more. -Holly Shirk, Grantville, Pennsylvania"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 32 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, salt and yeast. In a saucepan, heat water and butter to 120 degrees F-130 degrees F. Add to the dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a stiff dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
  2. Divide dough in half; shape into loaves. Place in two greased 8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pans. Cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours. Remove from the refrigerator; let stand in a warm place for 30 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note: To bake without refrigeration, cover dough and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake as directed.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2007 by Bakeshopgirl 
I really disagree with the other reviewer who disliked this recipe. I was looking for a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by Carrie Berry 
I tried this recipe looking for bread to use for sandwiches during the week. It was vey, very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by Chris I. 
This is a nice, light wheat bread that would be a great everyday sandwich bread. The only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2009 by Jessica 
i was a little disappointed in the bread's texture. i thought it would be a lighter fluffier... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2007 by becky1204 
take my advice! came out in peaces! and only 1 loaf! MORE

 
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