Multigrain Nutrition Loaves

48 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Ingredients

• 6-1/2 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup bran flakes
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) 1% cottage cheese
• 1 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 eggs

Directions

• In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, whole wheat
• flour, bran flakes, oats, yeast and salt. In a small saucepan, heat
• the water, cottage cheese, raisins, molasses and butter to
• 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until blended. Beat
• in eggs. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft
• dough.
• 
  
• Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic,
• about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray,
• turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place
• until doubled, about 1 hour. 

Taste of Home magazine/website, June/July 2011