Three Flour Braided Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 3/4 to 5 1/2 c. white flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
2 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. margarine
2 1/4 c. very warm tap water (120~ to 130~)
4 Tbsp. molasses
1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. caraway seed
1 Tbsp. cocoa
1 1/4 c. rye flour

Preparation

In large bowl thoroughly mix 2 1/4 cups white flour, sugar, salt and undissolved yeast.
Add margarine.
Gradually add warm water to ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
Add 1 cup white flour.
Beat at high speed 2 minutes, scraping occasionally.
Portion equal amounts of batter into 3 bowls.
To the first add 2 tablespoons molasses and whole wheat flour, to make a soft dough.
Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
Cover and set aside.