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Whole Wheat Bread Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 4 1/2 c whole wheat flour .
  • 1/2 c vital wheat gluten .
  • 1 large egg .
  • 2 1/2 tbsps vegetable oil .
  • 4 1/2 tsps active dry yeast .
  • 1/3 c honey .
  • 1 c whole wheat flour .
  • 3/4 c warm water .
  • 1 1/2 c warm water .
  • 1 tbsp salt .
  • 1 tbsp water

Directions
  • Step #1 Add 4 1/2 tsp yeast to 3/4 c water.
  • Step #2 Add 1 c of whole wheat flour & mix vigorously.
  • Step #3 Cover up bowl with plastic & let sit for 45 mins to proof.
  • Step #4 When sponge is ready, uncover bowl & add the 1 1/2 c of warm water & 2 c of whole wheat flour.
  • Step #5 Stir in very well.
  • Step #6 Now add the 1/2 c vital wheat gluten, 2 1/2 tbsps vegetable oil, 1/3 c honey & 1 tbsp salt.
  • Step #7 Mix these in well.
  • Step #8 Now start adding the remaining flour about 1/2 c at a time.
  • Step #9 (I use my KitchenAid for this).
  • Step #10 Knead dough in mixer for 10 mins or 20-30 mins by hand.
  • Step #11 Take a break half-way through if you're hand kneading & let dough rest for 10 mins.
  • Step #12 Place dough into large greased bowl (preferably not metal) & cover with plastic.
  • Step #13 Leave the dough to rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hrs until it doubles in size.
  • Step #14 Punch dough down, divide dough, & reshape into loaves.
  • Step #15 Place into greased 9x5 bread pans, cover with plastic & allow to rise again.
  • Step #16 Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Step #17 Make egg wash by wisking egg & water together in small bowl.
  • Step #18 Brush egg wash over tops of loaves & then place this in the oven to bake for 40 mins.
  • Step #19 To test for doneness, pull the loaf out of the pan & tap the bottom with a wooden handle.
  • Step #20 It should have a hollow sound.
  • Step #21 Cool these for at least an hr before slicing.
  • Step #22 If you don't wait that long the structure of the bread will not support a knife & will mush down & stay permanently mushed when you're done mangling it.
  • Step #23 Try to be patient.
  • Enjoy the Whole Wheat Bread recipe

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