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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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This hearty, wholesome bread has a slightly sweet taste from honey. I grind my own whole wheat to use in this recipe. Ingredients:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast |
2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1/3 cup honey |
3 tablespoons canola oil |
1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder |
1-1/2 teaspoons salt |
6 to 6-1/2 cups king arthur premium 100% whole wheat flour |
king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
melted butter |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add sugar; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the honey, oil, milk powder, salt, 3 cups whole wheat flour and remaining water; beat for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining whole wheat flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a surface dusted with all-purpose flour; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into six portions. Shape each into a 15-in. rope. Braid three ropes; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Repeat with remaining dough. Place in two greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks. Brush with melted butter. Cool. Yield: 2 loaves (16 slices each).
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