February 17, 2012

homemade bread

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ok... i could eat this bread all day long... but i won't. it's so good!!!!!! it takes some time & work, but well worth it. it will definitely save us money. i also made my own whole wheat flour (which i used in this bread). i'm planning on learning how to sprout my wheat & then make it into flour. sprouted grains are better for you. so, here's the recipe... have at it.

whole wheat bread:

>in a large bowl add 3 c water, 2 Tbs yeast & 2 Tbs honey. 
stir & let sit for 5-10 mins until yeast is dissolved.

>stir in 4 c flour until well combined.

>cover bowl loosely & let rise for 40 mins, until doubled in size.

>add 1 Tbs salt, 1/4 c oil, 1/4 c honey & mix a bit.

>add 3 c flour, 1 c at a time mixing well after each c is added.

>knead for about 15-20 mins.

>cover & let rise for 40 mins, until doubled in size.

>punch back down into a ball.

>spit the dough in half & shape into 2 loaves. 
dust bottom of pans w cornmeal. 
places loaves in pans.

>cover & let rise for 40 mins, until doubled in size.

>bake for 40 mins at 350.

>remove from pans as soon as you can. 
spread layer of oil or melted butter 
over the crust to keep it soft.

al

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