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Created page with "{{RecipeSummary |PrepTime=20 min + rising time (~3 hours) |CookTime=35-40 min @ 400° |Source=''Baking with the St. Paul Bread Club'' (pg 20-21) |Yield=2 loaves |Rating={{Very Good}} }} === Ingredients === * 2 c boiling water * 1 1/2 c cracked wheat * 1/2 c oat bran * 1/2 c brown sugar or honey * 2 T canola oil * 1 t salt * 2 packages active dry yeast * 1/2 c warm water * 1 c whole wheat flour * 4 to 4 1/2 c bread flour === Preparation === In a large mixing bowl combine..."

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{{RecipeSummary
|PrepTime=20 min + rising time (~3 hours)
|CookTime=35-40 min @ 400°
|Source=''Baking with the St. Paul Bread Club'' (pg 20-21)
|Yield=2 loaves
|Rating={{Very Good}}
}}
=== Ingredients ===
* 2 c boiling water
* 1 1/2 c cracked wheat
* 1/2 c oat bran
* 1/2 c brown sugar or honey
* 2 T canola oil
* 1 t salt
* 2 packages active dry yeast
* 1/2 c warm water
* 1 c whole wheat flour
* 4 to 4 1/2 c bread flour

=== Preparation ===
In a large mixing bowl combine boiling water, cracked wheat, oat bran, brown sugar or honey, oil, and salt. Let cool to lukewarm.

In a small bowl dissolve yeast in warm water; let soften. Add dissolved yeast to wheat mixture, and then beat in the wheat and bread flour, adding just enough flour to make a moderately stiff dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat top, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.

When doubled, punch down, turn out onto the counter, and shape into 2 loaves, placing each into a greased bread pan. Alternatively, for a braided loaf divide dough into 6 pieces, and roll into 12-inch ropes. Braid three ropes together to form a loaf, tucking ends under; the loaves may be baked as free-form loaves or in bread pans.

Cover with a cloth, and let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.

Preheat oven to 400°.

For a hard crust, either spray loaves with water before placing in the oven, or bruch the tops with an egg wash of 1 beaten egg and 1 teaspoon water and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake for 30 minutes for braids; 35-40 minutes for loaves.

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