Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Simple Whole Wheat Bread

                                       Simple Whole Wheat Bread


                                                         







                            Prep Time:                 Cook Time:                       Ready In:
                               20 min                        30min                                3 hrs
                                                                
Ingredients
                    (1)  3 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
                    (2)  2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
                    (3)  1/3 cup honey
                    (4)  5 cups bread flour
                    (5)  3 tablespoons butter, melted
                    (6)  1/3 cup honey
                    (7)  1 tablespoon salt
                    (8)  3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
                    (9)  2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions
                                                (1)                                                               In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey. Add 5 cups white bread flour, and stir to combine. Let set for 30minutes, or until big and bubbly
                                                (2)
Mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and salt. Stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour. Flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky  just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. This may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a dishtowel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled.
                                               (3)
Punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.
                                               (4)
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake.Lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. Cool completely

  Calories: 143         Total Fat: 2.2g            Cholesterol: 4mg

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