Thursday, February 26, 2009
Whole Wheat Bread
Combine in mixer.:
3 cups hot water (allow to cool if too hot, I find that hot tap water works perfect if you let it sit for a few minutes to cool/warm your bowl)
2 TB yeast
1/4 cup powdered milk
1/4 cup sugar (or brown sugar, or honey)
2 tsp salt
6 TB oil
Allow yeast to foam/dissolve. (about 5 min)
Add:
5-6 cups whole wheat flour
4 tsp. dough enhancer
6 TB gluten
Continue adding another cup of flour. Add flour as needed and knead until ball forms on hook and sides of bowl are clean.
Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Roll out and form loaves. Cover and allow to rise again (about 1 hour). Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and pans to cool. Butter tops while still warm.
Makes 2 LARGE, 3 MEDIUM or 4 SMALL loaves. (I use la crueset loaf pans and make 3 medium loaves)
You will never buy bread again. This is healthy, yummy and cheap to make!