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Ingredients
- 1 pkg. yeast
- 1/2 c. warm water
- 2 1/2 c. hot water
- 2 tbsp. oil
- 3 tbsp. honey
- 2 tsp. salt
- 5 c. whole wheat flour -- (5 to 7)
Preparation
Step 1
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let set a few minutes. Combine hot water, oil, honey and salt in mixing bowl. Hot water readily dissolves the salt, liquifies the honey and creates a warm atmosphere for the yeast. Before adding the yeast mixture, make sure the water is not too warm; if it is, add a little flour to cool it down.
2. Gradually add the rest of the flour, using just enough that the dough is not sticky. Knead (on dusted flour surface if by hand) for 10 minutes.
3. Turn into oiled bowl, cover with wet cloth and let rise in warm place for 90 minutes. After raising, knead dough a few seconds, and then divide and shape into loaves or buns.
4. Place in baking pans sprayed with a nonstick coating such as Pam and let rise 30 minutes. Bake in 350 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes. Bread is done if when tapped on the bottom, it sounds hollow. For a soft crust, brush bread tops with butter.