1 (1/4-ounce) package active dry yeast or 2 1/2 teaspoons
2/3 cup tomato juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon sugar
3 cups all-purpose or bread flour
1 tablespoon wheat germ
1 package dry onion soup mix
3/4 cup beet, chopped
1/3 cup carrot, grated
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Dissolve yeast in warm tomato juice.
In a bowl combine ginger, sugar, flour, wheat germ, dry onion soup mix, cooked, chopped beets, grated carrot, sour cream, and oil. Stir in the yeast mixture and knead to form a soft dough. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat, cover, and allow to rise until doubled; about 1 1/2 hours.
Punch down; form in a greased loaf pan, and allow to rise again; about 1 hour.
Bake at 350*F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the top is browned.
makes 1 loaf.