OAT BRAN BREAD

Steps:

• Warm water/ milk to lukewarm temperature.
• Melt shortening.
• Warm mixer bowl with warm water.
• Dissolve yeast in a little water.
• Add water/milk and shortening.
• Add salt and sugar.
• Add flour and bran.
• Stir all ingredients for 30 sec.
• Mix on Speed 2 for 2 minutes or until elastic.
• Dough should be moist. If it looks dry add water as needed but not more than 1/4 cup.
• Place dough in greased bowl and cover.Allow dough to double in size (approx 1 hour).
• Punch down and form into a loaf, allow to rise for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease large loaf pan.
• Bake for 40 minutes.
• I used a Kitchen Aid Mixer to mix this dough so if using a different mixer you may need to use different settings.