Milton's Multi Grain Bread?!

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The above recipe is good but this one is easier and a lil more rustic. Its not exactly like the Milton's it is actually a little more moist.

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup rye flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups milk
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, rye flour, sugars, yeast and salt.

2. In a saucepan, heat the milk, water and oil to 120 degrees F-130 degrees F. Add to dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all purpose flour to form a soft dough.

3. 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 hour.

4. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into four pieces. Roll each into a 15-in. rope. Twist two ropes together; pinch ends to seal. Repeat with remaining dough. Place in two greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans. OR make 2 large round loaves. Sprinkle on seeds, oats or nuts then cover and let rise again for 45 minutes.

5. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

**** If using a bread machine, cut the recipe in half and follow bread machine instructions for ingredient placement.****

I love this bread when it comes out. I use the bread machine to do the work and do the last rise and bake myself because I like to make different shapes.