50/50 Whole Wheat Bread (Abm)

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

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place all ingredients in bread pan, using the least amount of liquid listed in the recipe.

2. 2

   Select Whole Wheat cycle and Medium Crust setting.

3. 3

   Press start.

4. 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. 5

   After baking cycle ends, remove bread from pan, place on cake rack and allow to cool 1 hour before slicing.

6. 6

   Note: Number of servings depending on thickness of slice.