Five Spice Bread

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Five Spice Bread

• 3/4 c milk
• 1/2 c water
• 1.5 tsp yeast
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 c honey
• 1 tsp molasses
• 1 tsp Chinese 5 Spice
• 2 Tbs oil or melted butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1.5 c whole wheat white flour
• 1.5 c bread flour

Start by proofing the yeast in warm, but not hot water.  In a large bowl prepare the other wet ingredients with the whole wheat white flour, salt and spice.  Next add the yeast, water and milk and stir together. Add one cup of the bread flour, mix together. Add the last half cup of bread flour little by little as you knead the dough. Keep kneading and adding the flour until you have a soft texture that is tacky, but releases from your hands easily.

Cover with plastic wrap, sprayed with cooking spray, and let rise in a warm spot for about an hour.

Punch dough down and work into balls for rolls (I usually make 16, smaller sized rolls, but can make 12 good size rolls too). Place dough balls on a baking sheet with non-stick foil, cover again with the sprayed plastic wrap and let rise again for about 30 min-1 hour depending on warmth of rise location.

Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes. Will lightly brown on top and feel set when touched on the sides.  Cool on wire rack.