Friday, December 19, 2008

Whole Wheat Bread...

I make three loaves of this bread every Saturday. Cutting is best done when bread is cold from the fridge.

In a bowl put warm water, yeast and honey. Set aside about 5-10 minutes. Next in large bowl mix wheat flour, bread flour and salt. Mix dry ingredients together. Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients, add oil and water/yeast. Mix until dough. Flour a flat surface and kneed dough about 7-10 minutes. Set dough in bowl and cover. Place in warm dark place to rise, 20 minutes or until doubled in size. When risen, punch down center to release air pockets. Grease bread pan and place dough in pan. Cover and let rise 20 minutes or until doubled. Preheat oven to 350, and bake for 30-40 minutes. Bread is done when you hear a hollow sound when tapped.

I loaf
1 1/4 cup warm water
2 Tablespoons honey
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 cup wheat flour
2 1/4 cup bread flour
2 1/2 teaspoons yeast (or one packet)

Double the ingredients to get 3 loaves or 2 Large loaves

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