Healthy Pecan Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. all-purpose flour, divided
2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. wheat germ
1 c. chopped pecans
2 tsp. salt
2 pkg. (1/4 oz. each) fast-rise yeast
1 c. water
1 c. plain nonfat yogurt
1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. margarine or butter
3 eggs (at room temperature)

Preparation

Set aside 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
In a large bowl, mix remaining 4 cups of all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, pecans, salt and yeast.
In a saucepan over low heat, heat water, yogurt, honey and margarine until very warm (125\u00b0 to 130\u00b0); stir into dry mixture.
Mix in eggs and only enough reserved flour to make soft dough.
On lightly floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Divide dough in half; shape each half into smooth ball.
Place in 2 greased 8-inch round cake pans.
Cover; let rise in warm place (80\u00b0 to 85\u00b0) until doubled in size, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.
Makes 2 loaves.