2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
2 1/2 c. lukewarm water
1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. oat bran
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. melted butter
1 egg
3 c. whole wheat flour
4 c. all-purpose white flour

Use 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 cup bread flour for a lighter and higher rising loaf.

Soften yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Combine 2 1/2 cups lukewarm water, sugar, salt, oat bran and melted butter. Let set for a few minutes to soften the oat bran. Add 1 cup whole wheat flour and 1 cup all-purpose flour, beat by hand. Add egg and softened yeast; mix well. Add remaining whole wheat and all-purpose flour to make a soft dough.

On a lightly floured surface, knead until smooth. Place in greased bowl, turning once. Let rise until doubled. Punch down. Divide into 3 equal portions and let rest 10 minutes. Grease 3 loaf pans. Shape into loaves, cover and let rise 1 hour. Bake at 375 degrees 35-40 minutes. Remove from pans immediately and cool on rack.