Simple Whole Wheat Bread

Simple Whole Wheat Bread
Simple Whole Wheat Bread is a vegetarian recipe with 3 servings. This recipe covers 40% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 1425 calories, 46g of protein, and 15g of fat. A mixture of warm water, bread flour, honey, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 3 hours.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey.
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Add 5 cups white bread flour, and stir to combine.
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Let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
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Mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and salt. Stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour. Flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. This may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour.
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5
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a dishtowel.
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Let rise in a warm place until doubled.
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Punch down, and divide into 3 loaves.
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Place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.
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Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. Lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. Cool completely
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Ready In3 hrs
Servings3
Health Score34
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