Basic Wheat Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix flour, salt, yeast and gluten together in mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Stir honey and oil into warm water, then stir into the flour mixture.
3. 3
   Mix to a soft, manageable dough.
4. 4
   Knead on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes (or 5-7 minutes in a mixer with a dough hook).
5. 5
   Form into two loaf shapes and place in greased loaf tins, or shape into a ball and place on a baking sheet.
6. 6
   Cover the dough and leave to rise to the top of the tins - about 90 minutes.
7. 7
   Preheat the oven to 450F.
8. 8
   Beat the egg with a pinch of salt and, just before baking, glaze the loaves.
9. 9
   Bake at 450F for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 350F Bake an additional 10 minutes, or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
10. 10
    Cool bread on wire racks completely before slicing.
11. 11
    If desired, freeze second loaf.