Whole Wheat Bread
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 loaves
Ingredients
- 5 1/2 cups water lukewarm
- 4 tbsp yeast
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup gluten
- 2 tbsp salt
- 11-14 cups whole wheat flour
Instructions
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Measure lukewarm water into large container, add yeast and let stand until yeast begins to dissolve.
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Add oil, honey, gluten, salt, and 6 cups of whole wheat flour (made with the Lee Household Flour Mill).
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Beat thoroughly with a spoon or electric mixer to make a "sponge." Let rest for 10-15 minutes.
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Gradually stir in rest of flour.
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Knead well on a floured breadboard. Let rest while greasing loaf pans.
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Divide and form into 4-5 loaves, depending on pan size.
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Put in warm place to rise. Cover with towel. Do not let dough rise in pans more than 3 to 3.5" total height.
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Bake in preheated oven 350-375 degrees for 35-45 minutes.
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Remove immediately from pans.
