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Bread in a Bag

Bread in a Bag

99 Ratings
99 Ratings
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Makes: 12 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

This yeast bread recipe is a great way to engage learners both young and old.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour (all-purpose, plus extra for kneading)
  • 1 cup flour (whole wheat)
  • 3 tablespoons milk (powdered, nonfat)
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon yeast (rapid rise)
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water (warm, 120 to 130 °F)
  • flour (as needed, extra, for kneading)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine flour, whole wheat flour, yeast, sugar, salt and powdered milk in a one gallon resealable freezer bag. Squeeze upper part of bag to force out air and seal bag. Shake and work bag with fingers to blend ingredients.
  3. Add oil and warm water to dry ingredients. Reseal bag. Mix by working bag with fingers until dough is completely mixed and pulls away from bag.
  4. On a floured surface, knead dough 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic, adding flour as needed. Put dough back into bag and let it rest 10 minutes.
  5. Shape dough on greased baking sheet or put into a 4x8 inch greased loaf pan. Cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in bulk.
  6. Preheat oven to 350 °F and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown. (This may take between 25 and 45 minutes to bake.)
  7. Remove from pan and cool on a wire rack or clean dish towel.
Source:

Montana State University Recipes
Montana State University Extension
Nutrition Education Programs

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/12 of loaf
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 159
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 202 mg
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 3 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 21 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 87 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 159
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 27 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 3 g
Protein 4 g
Minerals
Calcium 21 mg
Potassium 87 mg
Sodium 202 mg
Copper 78 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 20 mg
Phosphorus 75 mg
Selenium 14 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 8 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 4 mcg
Folate 89 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 7 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 2 ounces

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This was helpful -- and a bit fun. My kids loved shaking and squeezing the bags. I added some chopped fresh basil from my windowsill. And Yum.

08/27/21
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