Monday, March 23, 2009

Honey Wheat Bread

2 cups warm water (110 degrees)
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup vegetable oil
5 cups AP flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add honey, and stir well. Mix in salt, vegetable oil, and the whole wheat flour one cup at a time. Work in the AP flour gradually. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for at least 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in well oiled bowl, toss to coat, and cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Punch down dough and shape into two loaves. Place in two well oiled load pans and allow to rise until dough is 1 inch above pans.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes.

Comments: I had to pull these early as the tops seemed to be getting dark, closer to 22-25 minutes than 30. Was light, not very chewy. Sweet tasting as well. Buttered the tops, made two good sized loaves.

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