Bran Yeast Bread

• teaspoons active dry yeast (1 package)↗2 1⁄4
• cup warm water (110-115F)1⁄4
• cup boiling water1⁄3
• tablespoons vegetable oil↗2
• cup sugar, plus↗1⁄3
• teaspoon sugar↗1
• teaspoon salt↗1
• cup cold water1⁄3
• cup wheat bran↗1⁄3
• cup whole wheat flour↗1
• cups all-purpose flour, divided↗1 3⁄4 - 2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Set aside.

2. 2

   In another bowl, combine boiling water, oil, sugar, and salt; stir well until sugar is dissolved.

3. 3

   Stir in cold water and bran.

4. 4

   Stir sugar mixture into yeast mixture.

5. 5

   Add whole wheat flour and 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough.

7. 7

   Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (8 minutes).

8. 8

   Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top of the dough.

9. 9

   Cover and let rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until doubled.

10. 10

    Punch the dough down; cover again and let rest for 8 minutes.

11. 11

    Shape into a loaf, and place the dough in a 9x5 inch loaf pan.

12. 12

    Cover and let rise for 45 minutes, or until doubled.

13. 13

    Bake in a 350F preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown.

14. 14

    Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.