COUNTRY SAGE BREAD

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This recipe was given to me more than 15 years ago by a friend. The unique combination of sage, celery seed and nutmeg makes this bread deliciously different.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons celery seed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 egg
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, shortening, celery seed, salt, sage, nutmeg, egg and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Punch dough down. Shape into a round loaf. Place in a greased 8-in. or 9-in. pie plate. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pie plate to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.