Light Whole Wheat Bread

Name: Light Whole Wheat Bread
Ingredients: 5 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast; 3-1/2 cups Water, Divided; 1/3 cups Granulated Sugar; 4 Tablespoons Vegetable Shortening; 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt; 2 cups King Arthur Whole Wheat Flour; 3 Tablespoons Vital Wheat Gluten; 1 whole Large Egg, Beaten; 6 cups All-purpose Flour

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Ingredients

5 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
3-1/2 cups Water, Divided
1/3 cups Granulated Sugar
4 Tablespoons Vegetable Shortening
2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
2 cups King Arthur Whole Wheat Flour
3 Tablespoons Vital Wheat Gluten
1 whole Large Egg, Beaten
6 cups All-purpose Flour

Directions

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["Mix yeast in 1/2 cup water. Add a teaspoon of sugar. Proof for 10 minutes.", "Heat the remaining water, shortening, remaining sugar, and salt till shortening starts to melt. Cool. Stir in whole wheat flour and vital wheat gluten. Mix.", "Add yeast mixture. Stir well. Beat in egg. Beat for 3 minutes. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes. Uncover the \"sponge\"" and beat in white bread flour 1/2 cup at a time. Turn out onto a floured work surface and knead for 10 minutes. Cover with a damp dish towel. Let it double in size for 60 minutes.""