This bread recipe would make a great serving with any spread or jam. You can even enjoy it as it is!

INGREDIENTS

1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast or 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 1/4 cups all-purpose or bread flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup bran flakes
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup black eyed peas

• Add yeast in warm water to dissolve.
• Mix ginger, sugar, flour, whole wheat flour, bran, wheat germ, white pepper, bacon bits, dried onion flakes and oil in a large bowl.
• Add the yeast mixture and knead dough for about 10 minutes.
• Drain the black-eyed peas and knead it into the mixture. Cover and leave it in a warm place for 2 hours or until doubled.
• Deflate dough and place in a greased loaf pan. Leave it for another hour to double.
  Place it into the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for half hour.
• Makes one loaf.