Three Flour Braided Bread

Makes 2 loaves

Combine

• 2 1/4 cups white flour
• 2 tbs. sugar
• 2 tbs. salt
• 2 packages active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup margarine, softened

• Add 2 1/4 cups very warm water (120 - 130 F)
• Beat 2 minutes at medium speed
• Add 1 cup white flour.
• Beat at high speed 2 minute.

Divide batter into 3 bowls

• Make whole wheat dough by beating 2 tbs. molasses and 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour into 1/3 of batter.
• Make rye dough by adding 2 tbs. molasses, 1 teaspoon caraway seed, 1 tablespoon coca, and 1 1/4 cups rye flour to 1/3 of batter.
• Make white dough by beating
  1 1/4 cups white flour into remaining batter.

Next

1. Knead each dough until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
2. Cover. Let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Punch down. On floured board, divide each dough in half.
4. Roll each piece into a 15 inch rope.
5. On a greased baking sheet, braid together a white, whole wheat, and rye rope.
6. Pinch ends to seal. Repeat with remaining dough.
7. Cover, let rise until doubled about 1 hour.
8. Bake at 350 F for 30 - 40 minutes or until done. Cool.