Bread, Favorite Homemade (3 PTS)

Combine yeast, 1 C of the warm water and the sugar in a large bowl; stir until the yeast is dissolved. Let stand until mixture is foamy, about 10 min.

Stir remaining warm water, the oil and salt into yeast mixture.

Whisk together 7 C of the all-purpose flour and the whole wheat flour in a large bowl until combined.

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add half of the yeast liquid to the well; stir into the flour mixture to blend. Stir in the remaining yeast liquid until a rough mass is formed.

Turn dough out on floured surface; this is a very soft dough. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 min, adding as much of the remaining 1/4C all-purpose flour as needed to prevent sticking.

Place dough in lightly oiled bowl; turn dough in bowl so all sides are coated. Cover bowl with towel or lightly greased waxed paper. Let rise in a warm place, away from drafts, for 45 - 50 min or until dough doubles in volume.

Grease three 9 x 5 x 3" loaf pans.

Punch dough down. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly. Divide into thirds. Place one portion in each of the prepared pans.

Cover with a damp towel or lightly greased waxed paper. Let rise in warm place, away from drafts, until doubled in volume, for 30 - 45 min.

To bake, heat oven to 400F. Bake bread for 25 min or until hollow sounding when lightly tapped. Turn loaves out onto wire racks and let cool completely.

Per serving: 153 Calories; 2g Fat (12% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 239mg Sodium; 2.2g fiber Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch/Bread; 1/2 Fat Shared by: Angela, Healthy Recipes WW Pointed by Mary [mnmpoms@ponyexpress.net]10/15/00