Sweet Grain Bread
Yield: 1 loaf

1 cup milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 Tbsp. molasses
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 cup lukewarm water
2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup millet or sesame seeds
1/4 cup bran flakes
1 1/2 to 2 cups whole wheat flour

Heat milk to boiling; remove from heat & add syrup, butter, molasses & salt.

Soften yeast in lukewarm water in mixing bowl; let stand till bubbly. Add first mixture. Beat in flour, millet & bran. Stir in 1 cup whole wheat flour.

Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead till smooth & elastic, about 5 minutes, adding whole wheat flour as needed. Butter a large bowl; place dough in it, turning to butter top. Cover & let rise till doubled,about 1 1/2 hours. Punch down dough.

Shape into 1 loaf; place in a greased 8 1/2-inch loaf pan. Let rise till doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes.