Bran Yeast Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 package)
    1/4 cup warm water (110-115F)
    1/3 cup boiling water
    2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    1/3 cup sugar, plus
    1 teaspoon sugar
    1 teaspoon salt
    1/3 cup cold water
    1/3 cup wheat bran
    1 cup whole wheat flour
    1 3/4 - 2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
Preparation
    In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Set aside.
    In another bowl, combine boiling water, oil, sugar, and salt; stir well until sugar is dissolved.
    Stir in cold water and bran.
    Stir sugar mixture into yeast mixture.
    Add whole wheat flour and 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
    Stir in enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
    Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (8 minutes).
    Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top of the dough.
    Cover and let rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until doubled.
    Punch the dough down; cover again and let rest for 8 minutes.
    Shape into a loaf, and place the dough in a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
    Cover and let rise for 45 minutes, or until doubled.
    Bake in a 350F preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown.
    Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack.

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