Whole Wheat Bread

 

Ingredients 

• 3 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages of active dry yeast
• ⅓ cup honey
• 5 cups bread flour
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• ⅓ cup honey
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 ½ cups whole wheat flour 
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

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  In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey. Add 5 cups white bread flour, and stir to combine. Let sit for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.

• Mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 1/3 cup honey, and salt. Stir in 2 cups whole wheat flour. 

• Flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. This may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a dishtowel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled.

• Punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.

• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. Lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent the crust from getting hard. Cool completely.

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