1/2 c Warm water (105 to 115F)
3 pk Active dry yeast
4 c Warm water
2 tb Sugar
1 c Unprocessed wheat bran
1 c Untoasted wheat germ
1 c Oatmeal
1 c Rye flour
4 c Unbleached white flour
4 c Whole wheat flour
2 tb Salt
6 tb Oil
3/4 c Honey
Yield: 4
Sprinkle yeast over the 1/2 c warm water and let dissolve. Combine the
yeast with the warm water, sugar, wheat bran, wheat germ, oatmeal, rye
flour, 2 c unbleached flour, salt, oil and honey and beat well to
make a sponge. Let rise until bubbly, about 30 minutes. Add whole
wheat flour and remaining 2 c unbleached white flour to make a stiff
dough and knead till smooth. Cover, let rise till doubled in bulk.
Punch down. Form into loaves or rolls. Let rise again till double.
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 45 minutes to one hour. Makes 4 loaves.
Yields
4 Servings