Whole Grain Bread

Whole Grain Bread Slow Cooker

Whole Grain Bread Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp (12 g) yeast
• ¼ cup (60 ml) warm water
• 1 cup (235 ml) skim milk, warmed to 115°F (46°C)
• ½ cup (40 g) rolled oats
• 2 tbsps (28 ml) oil
• 3 tbsps (40 g) honey
• ¼ cup (60 ml) egg substitute
• ¼ cup (29 g) wheat germ
• 2¾ cups (330 g) whole wheat flour

Method

1. Spray a deep metal or glass bowl or 1-pound (455 g) coffee can with nonstick baking spray (one that contains flour)
2. In bottom of slow cooker, place ½ cup (120 ml) water and a trivet or some crumpled foil
3. Turn on high to preheat
4. Dissolve yeast in warm water
5. Combine milk, oats, oil, honey, egg substitute, and wheat germ in a mixing bowl
6. Add yeast mixture
7. Mix in flour and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes
8. Turn dough into prepared bowl or can and cover loosely with foil
9. Place can or bowl in slow cooker on top of trivet or crumpled foil
10. Cover and bake on high for 3 hours
11. Yield: 8 servings
12. Per serving: 47 g water; 243 calories (19% from fat, 16% from protein, 65% from carb)