Finn Bread in Honor of Bertha Maki & Aili Nevala

Name: Finn Bread in Honor of Bertha Maki & Aili Nevala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 35 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 6 loaves, 48 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 1/4 ounces fleischmann's fast rising yeast; 3/4 cup warm water; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar or 1 1/2 teaspoons Splenda sugar substitute; 6 cups warm water; 1 cup cracked wheat flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/3 cup brown sugar or 1/3 cup Splenda brown sugar blend; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup warm milk; 6 -6 1/2 cups white flour; 1 tablespoon margarine; Pam cooking spray

Submitted by Montana Heart Song

"At every celebration there was always a round loaf or two of this bread. My Finnish "Aunt Bertha" and then Aili always provided this sustaining wonder. It is very filling and makes wonderful toast!"

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Ready In:: 1hr 50mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 6 loaves
Serves:: 48

ingredients

Yeast Mixture
2 ¹⁄₄ ounces fleischmann's fast rising yeast
³⁄₄ cup warm water
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons sugar or 1 1/2 teaspoons Splenda sugar substitute
Batter Mixture
6 cups warm water
1 cup cracked wheat flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
¹⁄₃ cup brown sugar or 1/3 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ cup warm milk
Dough Mixture
6 - 6 ¹⁄₂ cups white flour
1 tablespoon margarine
Pam cooking spray

directions

Make yeast mixture in a large glass bowl.
The sugar will "proof" the yeast. It will bubble. Stir a few times to make sure it is all dissolved.
In a very large bowl, mix the batter mixture and add the yeast mixture to it.
Stir and mix well.
To make the dough add flour 1 cup at a time and mix inches The dough should be stiff and not stick to your hands. Note: This may take more flour than is stated. Depends on where you live and your altitude. Make sure the dough is stiff.
Rub 1 tbsp margarine inside a large bowl; place dough in bowl, cover with a moist warm cloth and let rise until double. It takes about 1 hour. Do not put in a draft or cold kitchen.
Punch down and let rest for about 10 minutes.
Spray Pam into round cake pans. This makes 6 round loafs. Cut the dough into 6 equal portions. Form round loafs with your hands.
Place in the cake pans. Prick with a fork across the top of the dough about 4 times.
Let set 15 to 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Bake about 35 minutes. Until the round loaves are light brown and tops are firm.
Option: You may brush the tops of the loaves with an egg wash which is one beaten egg and 1 tsp water after the bread has cooked for about 25 minutes.
When cool, this bread can be double wrapped and frozen.

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Montana Heart Song

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My husband & I built our dream home after our children were raised.We didn't hire a contractor, we pounded every nail and board and shingle on it.I have lots of stories to tell about that adventure. My passion is cooking, my grandchildren and living each day like it were my last. I love to drive the big rigs. I lived all over the world for a time and collected dolls and cookbooks. I write poetry. My other passions are the outdoors, country living, the sunrises and sunsets,to give to others more than I receive as it says in the Bible. As I get older I am less judgemental.I hope I have helped someone each and every day. Every day is an adventure! Event Participation! <img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/adoptedspring08.jpg border=0 alt=Photobucket /> <img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/PAC08Main.jpg border=0 alt=Photobucket /> <img src=http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y53/DUCHESS13/RSC%20Banners/RSC11-SueL-FirstPlace.jpg alt= /> <img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/Adopted1smp.jpg border=0 alt=Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket /> <img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/smPACp.jpg border=0 alt=Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket /> <img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/beartag_1_1.jpg border=0 alt=Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting /> <img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/adopted_1_1.jpg border=0 alt=Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting /> <img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/200_artistrichardneuman-art-prints_.jpg border=0 alt=Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting /> <img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b399/susied214/permanent%20collection/untitled.jpg border=0 alt=Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting />

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