2 1/2 c Warm water
2 tb Dry yeast
3 tb Oil
6 c Whole wheat flour(or less)
4 tb Honey or molasses
1 1/2 ts Salt
Dissolve the yeast in warm water(proof). Add the oil and honey. mix
flour and salt. Add the liquids and mix well with hands, adding a
little more flour if needed. Cover and let rise until doubled; about
1-1/2 hours. Knead down. Shape into two loaves. Place in oiled loaf
pans. Allow to rise again until nearly doubled. Bake ten minutes at
400 degrees. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 20 minutes more.
Cool on rack. This is a simple, delicious bread. It is easy to make
and works well for beginners as well as old hands. One cup cracked
wheat may be substituted for one cup of the flour. From The Deaf
Smith Country Cookbook.
Yields
1 Servings