Whole Wheat Italian Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. warm water
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salad oil
1 tsp. salt
1 c. whole wheat flour
2 1/2 to 3 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. wheat germ
1 tsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1/3 c. water

Preparation

In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm water and let stand for 5 minutes to soften.
Stir in sugar, oil and salt.
Add whole wheat flour and 1 1/2 cups all-purpose.
Mix to blend.
With a heavy-duty mixer or wooden spoon, beat until dough is elastic. Stir in wheat germ and 1 cup all-purpose flour.
Turn out onto floured area with remaining flour.
Knead until smooth.
Place in greased bowl.
Cover and let rise.
Punch dough down; turn out onto floured surface and divide in half.
Shape into loaf shape.
Place on greased baking sheets; cover lightly and let rise.
Bring cornstarch mixture to a boil.
Brush loaves while mix is warm. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned.
Cool on wire rack.