l can’t bake!  Trust me, anything that involves flour or Rice Krispies is an epic fail. Rice Krispie bars are basically cereal, not sure how anyone can screw that up, but I do every time!  Regardless, every once in a while I still give it a fighting chance.

This recipe is from an amazing woman who has a special place in my heart.  Sadly, she left this world way too soon.  She was a beautiful person inside and out and her kindness, grace, and patience is a legacy that will always be with me.

Seven Grain Bread

INGREDIENTS

1 Tablespoon yeast

1 1/4 cups warm water

2 Tablespoons margarine

2 teaspoons salt

2 Tablespoons honey or sugar (I prefer honey)

1/3 cup wheat bran or wheat germ (I prefer wheat bran)

1 cup seven grain cereal – divided

2 1/4 cups white flour

DIRECTIONS

Dissolve yeast in warm water

Add margarine, salt, sugar/honey, wheat bran/germ, 1/2 cup seven grain cereal and 1 cup white flour

Beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping the sides

Add 1/2 cup seven grain cereal and 1 1/4 cup flour

Blend with a spoon

Cover and let rise 30-40 minutes

Beat 25 strokes by hand

Spread into a greased bread pan

Smooth top with a floured hand

Cover and let rise 25-35 minutes

Bake @ 375 for 45 minutes

*If using honey bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until done

*If using 2 small loaf pans bake for 35 minutes

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TIPS

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees while you are mixing the dough, turn it off and let the covered dough rise in the slightly warm oven
• This is great for grilled cheese – white cheddar, mozzarella and tomato soup
• Warm, is the best way to eat it
• Perfect for egg or chicken salad

 

Game on to all you bakers!  I know you can do better!

This is a feel good food….bake it often as a reminder of those you love! Take the moment to hug your family, cherish your friends and count your many blessings.  Live life with a grateful heart………