Whole Wheat Bread

"Excellent home-made whole wheat bread that has a nice texture, isn't dry, and doesn't have the consistency of a brick!"
 
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Ready In:
4hrs 30mins
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
24 slices
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ingredients

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directions

  • Make a "sponge":Combine yeast, 6 ounces of warm water and 1 cup of whole wheat flour.
  • Place mixture in a warm, draft-free place, and cover with plastic wrap.
  • Allow to rise for 1 hour.
  • Add 14 ounces of warm water and 2 cups of whole wheat flour. Stir.
  • Add vital wheat gluten, oil, honey & salt. Stir.
  • Place bowl on mixer with bread hook. Add flour until dough forms a ball on the hook and isn't sticky to the touch.
  • Knead on mixer for 10 minutes minimum, or 30 minutes by hand.
  • Place dough in greased bowl and allow to rise, covered, for 1 hour. If you poke the dough, the hole should not fill up.
  • Shape the dough into two loaves (or buns or whatever you're making).
  • Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise 1 hour in a warm, draft-free place.
  • Bake at 350F for 35-40 minutes.

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Reviews

  1. Yay! A whole wheat bread that isn't too dense to eat! We all loved this. And it's not a difficult recipe. AND wheat gluten is easier to find than it was several years ago. Thanks for the recipe - I've had several requests for it! Made for PAC Spring '07.
     
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