Bacon Casserole Bread

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups milk, scalded
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 4 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed, divided
• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 2 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup water, warmed to about 105
• 1 egg, beaten
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup cooked crumbled bacon

Directions

1. 1

   Combine scalded milk, salt, 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar, and bacon drippings. Cool.

2. 2

   Combine yeast, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and warmed water. When yeast mixture begins to foam, add to cooled milk mixture.

3. 3

   Add beaten egg, all purpose flour and whole wheat flour; beat for 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Cover and let rise for 45 minutes then stir in the bacon and beat for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour into a greased 2-quart casserole or two glass loaf pans about 9 x 5 x 3-inches. Let rise until batter reaches top of pan(s), about 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Slash top diagonally a few times with a sharp knife. Bake at 375° for 35 to 40 minutes.