Whole Wheat Herb Bread

 

Ingredients

 

Makes 4 loaves

• 2/3 cup water

• 2/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk

• 2 teaspoons sugar

• 2 envelopes active dry yeast

• 3 egg whites, lightly beaten

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves

• 1/2teaspoon dried oregano leaves

• 4 to 4 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, divided

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Method:

1. Bring water to a boil in small saucepan. Remove from heat; stir in milk and sugar. When mixture is warm (110° to 115°F), add yeast. Mix well; let stand 10 minutes or until bubbly.

2. Combine egg whites, oil, salt, basil and oregano in large bowl until well blended. Add yeast mixture; mix well. Add 4 cups flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition, until dough is no longer sticky.

3. Knead about 5 minutes adding enough remaining flour to make a smooth and elastic dough. Form into a ball. Cover and let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

4. Punch dough down. On lightly floured surface, divide dough into 4 pieces and roll each piece into a ball.

5. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray; Place dough balls on prepared baking sheet. Cover and set in warm place to rise 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

6. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped.