Wheat Cornmeal Bread for Bread Machine or by Hand
A versatile whole wheat cornmeal bread, suitable for both bread machine and conventional baking, yields an excellent base for toast or sandwiches.
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Instructions
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Bread Machine Method:
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Add ingredients to your bread machine following manufacturer recommendations.
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Bake using a basic cycle with a medium crust setting.
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Conventional Method:
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Preheat the oven to 350F and position the rack in the middle.
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Combine yeast and brown sugar in 105F water, allowing it to stand for 10 minutes.
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Whisk in the egg and softened butter, then add salt, cornmeal, whole-wheat flour, and bread flour; mix well.
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Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning to coat all sides, then cover and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled.
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Punch down the dough, shape it into a loaf, and place into a buttered 9x3-inch loaf pan.
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Cover the loaf and let it rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes until doubled.
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Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown.