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100% Whole Wheat Bread
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A classic whole wheat bread; slice thick to enjoy with soup or thin for sandwiches.
This recipe makes 2 loaves
INGREDIENTS
| Water | 3 cup |
| Oil | 1/4 cup |
| Molasses | 1/2 cup |
| Whole Wheat Flour | 8 cup |
| Salt | 4 tsp |
| Active Dry Yeast | 4+1/2 tsp |
DIRECTIONS
In large mixing bowl, combine 3+1/2 cups flour, yeast, and salt; mix well. Combine water, molasses, and oil; heat to 120º to 130ºF. Add to flour mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed. By hand, gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a firm dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, 5 to 8 minutes. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place until dough tests ripe.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; punch down to remove air bubbles. Divide into 2 parts. On lightly floured surface, roll or pat each half to a 14- x 7-inch rectangle. Starting with shorter side, roll up tightly, pressing dough into roll with each turn. Pinch edges and ends to seal. Place in greased 8 1/2 -x 4 1/2 -inch loaf pans. Cover; let rise in warm place until indentation remains after touching. Bake in preheated 375º F oven 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from pans; cool.
*You can substitute Instant (fast-rising) yeast in place of Active Dry Yeast. When using Instant Yeast, expect your dough to rise faster. Always let your dough rise until ripe. Traditional methods: use equal amounts; Bread Machine: use ½ tsp Instant Yeast OR ¾ tsp Active Dry Yeast per cup of flour in your recipe. Visit our Lessons in Yeast & Baking for more information on baking.