Recipe: Nutty Orange Yeast Bread (using whole wheat flour)

NUTTY ORANGE YEAST BREAD
"The rustic crust of this high-rise, high-fiber bread surrounds a springy crumb with toasted walnuts and tangy orange peel."


1 1/2 to 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided use
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 envelope Fleischmann's RapidRise Yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, undissolved yeast, orange peel, and salt; set aside.

Heat milk, water, honey, and butter until very warm (120 to 130 degrees F). Gradually add to flour mixture. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.

Stir in nuts and enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

Divide dough into 3 equal pieces; form each into smooth ball. Place in greased 8 1/2 x 4-1/2-inch loaf pan. Cover; let rise in warm, draft-free place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until done. Cover with foil during last 10 minutes to prevent excess browning. Remove from pan; cool on wire rack.

Makes 1 loaf
Source: Fleishmann's Yeast