Friday, February 1, 2008

Whole Wheat Bread

3-3 1/2 c high gluten flour
2 1/4 tsp. yeast
1/3 C packed brown sugar
3 T shortening or butter
2 c whole wheat flour












In a bowl combine 2 C high gluten flour and the yeast. Heat and stir brown sugar, shortening, 1 3/4 c water and 1 tsp., salt till warm ( 120-130 degrees F). Add to flour and mix well with electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat in whole wheat flour and as much high gluten flour for a nice dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface. shape into a ball. Place in a lightly greased bowl and cover. Let rise for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until doubled. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half. Cover and let rise 10 minutes. Lightly grease 2 loaf pans. Shape each half into a loaf. Place in pans. Cover, let rise in a warm place for 60 minutes. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 40-45 minutes or till done. Remove from pans and cool on racks.

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