INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup water (70 to 80 degrees)
  • 1 tablespoon water (70 to 80 degrees)
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1/2 cup seven grain cereal (such as Bob’s Red Mill)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons yeast
  • 1egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place first 7 ingredients in bread machine according to manufacturer’s directions.
  2. Select dough setting.
  3. When dough is done, turn out and divide into four 6-inch loaves.
  4. Place onto a greased baking sheet.
  5. Cut three slits into top of each loaf with kitchen scissors.
  6. Place in warm place and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  7. Beat the egg yolk with the teaspoon of water and brush the top of each loaf.
  8. Bake at 375 for 18-20 minutes or until golden.