Whole Wheat Bread

Name: Whole Wheat Bread
Ingredients: 2 c. water; 1/4 c. margarine or oil; 1/4 c. molasses or honey; 2 c. flour; 2 tsp. salt; 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 4 to 4 1/2 c. whole wheat flour

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 c. water
1/4 c. margarine or oil
1/4 c. molasses or honey
2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
2 pkg. active dry yeast
4 to 4 1/2 c. whole wheat flour

Directions

1

In small saucepan, heat first 3 ingredients until very warm (120° to 130°).
2

In large bowl, blend warm liquid, flour; salt and yeast at low speed until moistened.
3

Beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
4

By hand stir in whole wheat flour to form a stiff dough. Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place dough in greased bowl; let rise in warm place until light and double in size; 45 to 60 minutes.
5

Generously grease 2 loaf pans. Punch down dough, divide and shape into 2 loaves.
6

Cover; let rise again.
7

Bake at 350° for 35 to 45 minutes or until deep golden brown and loaves sound hollow when lightly tapped.
8

Immediately remove from pans; cool.