Savory Mushroom Bread

Name: Savory Mushroom Bread
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each)
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon salt; 4-3/4 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Total Time Prep: 35 min. + rising Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield 2 loaves (16 slices each)

Test Kitchen Approved

The hearty texture, rustic appearance and savory flavor make this yeast bread a winner with dinner guests time and time again. Nothing can compare to the heavenly aroma while it bakes.—Greg Hageli, Elmhurst, Illinois

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
4-3/4 to 5-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

In a large skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms and onion; saute until tender. Add soy sauce; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the yogurt, honey, salt, mushroom mixture and 2-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Divide dough in half; shape into loaves. Place in two greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 92 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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