1 1/8 c Whole wheat flour (5 1/4 oz)
1 1/8 c Bread flour (5 1/4 oz)
1 tb Dry milk
1/2 ts Salt
1 tb Shortening
2 tb Molasses
5/8 c Water (5 oz)
1 ts Dry yeast
Toppings:
1 Egg; beaten
3/4 tb Black sesame seeds
- (optional)
1/4 c Coarse salt (optional)
Place first 5 ingredients inside the bread pan. Add molasses and
water. Close cover and place dry yeast into the yeast holder.
Select: Whole Wheat Dough Mode. Press start. Breadmaker completes
the basic dough mode 3 hours and 15 minutes later.
Divide the dough into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion on a
lightly floured surface into a ball. Cover with a plastic wrap and
rest for 20 minutes.
Using the palm of the hand, roll each unit on a lightly floured
surface into a rope of about 10" long.
Twist once where the dough overlaps.
Lift ends across to opposite edges. Tuck ends under.
Place on a greased baking pan. Spray water on top. Proof at 90?F
for 30 to 50 minutes.