Basic Whole Wheat Bread

Name: Basic Whole Wheat Bread
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water; 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast; 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten; 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups bread flour

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 cup warm water
2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups bread flour

Directions

1

In a large bowl, put water and add yeast. Stir to dissolve.
2

Add brown sugar, gluten and whole wheat flour. Beat well. Let yeast develop for about 10 minutes.
3

Add oil, orange juice and salt, mix thoroughly.
4

Add 1 cup bread flour, beat well. Work in the remaining bread flour to form a soft dough.
5

Turn out to a lightly floured surface and knead 6 to 8 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic.
6

Place the dough in a large oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm, draft free place about one hour, or until doubled in bulk.
7

Punch dough down. Form it into a log. Place in a greased 9X5X3 - inch loaf pan. Cover and let it rise45 minutes, or until nearly doubled.
8

Bake loaf in a preheated oven ( 375° F ) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
9

Let it cool on a wire rack.