Wheat Germ Bread

Wheat Germ Bread

Ingredients:
Active dry yeast
Water
Honey
All-purpose flour
Wheat germ
Yellow cornmeal
Salt
Olive oil

Directions:
1. In a small measuring cup add warm water, yeast and honey, stir well, set aside for 10 minutes until foamy. In a skillet toast wheat germ, on medium heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring constantly, cool.
2. Either in a food processor or stand mixer add flour, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, salt and cooled wheat germ. Add olive oil and proofed yeast mix well.
3. Mix until a smooth ball forms.
4. Take out of mixer and knead on slightly floured board (4-5 minutes).
5. Put dough in a large greased bowl and cover with a clean towel.
6. Let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes until double in bulk.
7. Punch down and form into loaf, placing in a well greased 9x5-inch loaf pan.
8. Let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
9. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
10. Take out of oven brush with butter, let cool on wire rack.