Honey Wheat Sandwich Bread

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• 1 pkg yeast
• 1 tsp white sugar
• 1/2 c warm water
• 12 fl. oz. evaporated milk
• 1/4 c water
• 1/4 c melted shortening
• 1/4 c honey
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 c whole wheat flour
• 3 c bread flour
• 2 TBS butter

Details

Preparation time 105mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from chefcatalog.com

Preparation

Step 1

Dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/2 c warm water. Allow to activate for 5 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine milk, 1/4 c water, shortening, honey, salt and wheat flour. Stir to combine. Mix in yeast mixture and stir to combine. Let rest 15 minutes. Add bread flour, and mix until dough forms a ball. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead dough for 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the doug in a buttered bowl, and turn to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in a warm, draft-free space. Let dough rise for 45 minutes, or until almost doubled.

Punch down, and knead dough on lightly floured surface 3-4 minutes. form into loaves, and place in buttered 9x5 inch bread pans.
Butter the tops of the dough and let rise in a warm area until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375'. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until tops are dark golden brown. Cool completely before slicing.