(Yield: 1 loaf)
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 pkg. active yeast
1/4 cup honey or syrup
2 tbs Vegetable Oil
1/4 tsp. sea salt (optional)
2 egg whites, beaten lightly
2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
1 cup Oat Bran
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Directions
Sprinkle yeast on top of water. Let set a minute and then stir to dissolve. Add honey, oil, salt, egg whites. Stir in flour and beat 3 or 2 minutes by hand, to develop gluten. Stir in bran and nuts. Spoon into well-oiled 9″ x 5″ loaf pan. Set in warm place. Let rise until doubled in size. Bake in preheated 375° F. oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until done. Cool before cutting. Loaf will be flat-on top because of the oat bran.
