Friday, December 28, 2012

Whole Wheat Honey Bread


From goodlifeeats.com


The Recipe (makes 2 loafs in pan)

Mix the following in a bowl and let sit 10 min:
   1 c. 110 degree water
   2 T. yeast

Stir in
 1 c. milk
2 t. oil
1/4 c. honey
1 T. salt

Then add and let stand for 20 minutes:
  2 c. whole wheat flour

Knead for 8 minutes in a standing mixer with a dough hook while adding the following 1 tablespoon at a time:
 3.5 c. whole wheat Flour
4 T. gluten powder
  
Let  double for 1.5 hours. Divide into two balls and let rest 10 minutes.


Shape into a loaf ( by folding like wrapping a present) and let rise in pan for 40 minutes.

Meanwhile Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Slash dough on the top and turn oven down to 375 degrees F and  Bake  30 - 35 minutes.

The Review

Excellent texture. Keeps great - doesn't crumble over time. good for sandwiches.