Whole wheat bread

Whole Wheat Bread

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Whole wheat bread is a nutritious and wholesome option for those looking to incorporate healthier choices into their diet. Made from whole grain wheat flour, this bread is rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It offers a hearty and satisfying texture, perfect for sandwiches or toast. With a simple recipe and basic ingredients, you can easily bake your own whole wheat bread at home.

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Ingredients

2 packets dried yeast (about 5 teaspoons)

3 cups warm water

2 Tablespoons honey

1 cup white flour

6 to 7 cups whole wheat flour

3 Tablespoons safflower oil

1 Tablespoon salt

1 egg and 1 Tablespoon milk, beaten, for egg wash

Dissolve the yeast in the water in a large bowl. Add honey, white flour, and 2 cups of the whole wheat flour. Beat vigorously with a spoon to form a smooth batter. Cover and set aside to rise in a warm place for 40 minutes.

Stir in the oil and the salt, then fold in about 3-1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup at a time, rotating the bowl a quarter of a turn between folds. When the dough is too thick to add any more flour, turn onto a floured work surface and knead 5 to 8 minutes, adding only enough flour to make a smooth elastic dough.

Place the dough in an oiled bowl and turn it over so that the top is coated with oil. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes until doubled in size. Punch the dough down and leave for a further 35 minutes or so to rise again. Shape the dough into 2 loaves and let them rise in the oiled pans for a further 30 minutes until doubled in size.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush the tops of the loaves with the egg wash. Bake for about 1 hour or until browned. Remove from oven and turn onto rack to cool.