Busters Recipes

Black Bread

Source: Earth Notes

Yield: 2 loaves
Oven: 350°F
Pans: Cookie Sheet

Ingredients
1 tbsp active dry yeast
1½ cup warm water
1 cup flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup wheat bran 1 cup dark rye flour
1 cup wheat germ
½ cup rolled oats
1 cup warm water
. ½ cup blackstrap molasses
4 tsp salt
½ to 1 cup aditional whole wheat flour
rolled oats
.

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large shallow bowl; stir in
flour and whole wheat flour and knead vigorously till you have a
rubbery ball of dough.
2. Spread dough over the bottom and slightly up the sides of the
bowl; sprinkle remaining ingredients (except the additional whole
wheat flour and additional rolled oats) over the dough.
3. Using a potato masher, mix the ingredients in till they are well
distributed.
4. Knead the dough till it is the same color and texture throughout.
5. At this point knead in the additonal whole wheat flour till the
dough is no longer sticky.
6. Allow dough to rise in a warm spot till doubled in bulk...at least
one hour.
7. Punch down and shape into 2 loaves; roll them in the rolled oats;
place side by side on a greased baking sheet and let them rise again
for about 45 minutes.
8. Bake for 45 minutes or till they test done.