Country Wheat Bread

1 cup milk

3 tablespoons molasses

1 egg, room temperature

2 tablespoons butter, room temperature

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/4 cup raw wheat germ

1 cup quick-cooking oats

3 cups whole wheat flour

2 teaspoons bread machine/instant yeast OR 1 packet active dry yeast (If using active dry yeast, dissolve it in the warm milk before combining with the remaining ingredients.)

Mix, knead and let your dough rise until doubled using your favorite method; bread machine, manual or stand mixer. Shape into a 9 x 5 loaf and place in a greased bread pan or shape into a ball and place in a greased casserole dish. Let rise in a warm place until nearly doubled.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes for a 9 x 5 loaf or 40 minutes for a round loaf.

Remove to a wire rack and let cool.