Whole Wheat Bread

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups whole wheat flour
• 1.5 cups water
• 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the 1.5 cups warm water (about 110°F) and 2.25 teaspoons yeast. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in the 2 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 1.5 teaspoons salt. Add the 3.5 cups whole wheat flour and mix until a shaggy dough forms.

3. 3

   Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

4. 4

   Punch down dough, shape into a loaf, and place in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake the loaf until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped, about 30-35 minutes. Cool on a rack before slicing.

Tools you’ll need

• large bowl
• loaf pan
• mixing spoon
• floured surface
• cooling rack

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