I've tinkered with this one, as bread can be difficult to make sometimes. It's the result of a combination of recipes I've tried.
- 3 1/2- 4 cups white whole wheat flour
- 2 tbs. of wheat gluten
- 1/4- 1/3 cup dry milk
- 2 1/2 tsp. yeast
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/3- 1 1/2 cups warm water
Combine the warm water, oil, honey, salt and yeast in a small bowl; let sit for 5 minutes. In a larger bowl (or stand mixer bowl) combine the flour, wheat gluten and dry milk. Slowly pour the liquid mixture into the flour. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour...if it is too dry add 1/2-1 tsp. of water at a time until the dough is manageable. Knead the dough, or use the dough hook on a stand mixer for 5-10 minutes; the dough should be like a ball. Lightly grease a bowl and the dough, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. After the dough has risen, press on it to release some of the air. Lightly roll/knead the dough and shape into a a loaf. Place the loaf into a greased loaf pan, cover and let rise for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Place the bread into a preheated 350 degree over for 45-50 minutes. If the bread starts to brown too quickly, cover with foil.
