Country Yogurt Bread

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This makes a very nicely textured, tender loaf.

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Steps

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The flour amount is approximate , add more or less to form a nice dough.

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Make the bread dough using your favorite method.

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I just dump it all in my bread machine and set to the dough cycle.

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You can also mix the dough using the traditional method of heating the liquid and adding the yeast , proofing , and then mixing in the dry ingredients.

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If using this method knead about 10 minutes and let the dough rest about 10 minutes.

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When the dough cycle is complete , place dough onto floured surface and divide into 2 equal pieces.

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Form into loaves by rolling each piece into a rectangle about 12x10 inches.

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Starting at short end , roll tightly into a loaf.

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Tuck ends and pinch seams to seal.

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Place on greased baking sheet.

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With a sharp knife , make slashes in the top of the loaves about an inch apart.

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Brush with egg white.

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Let rise until double , about one hour.

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Brush with the egg white again before baking.

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Bake at 400f for 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

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flour, dry milk, yeast, salt, water, plain yogurt, oil, wheat germ