Wheat Bread

Here is the recipe from our wheat bread making class. It was very informative and yummy. Thanks to Stephanie Miller for setting it up.

5 c very hot water

6 c whole wheat flour

2 T yeast

1/3 c potato flakes or pearls- mix with 1/3 c hot water before adding

1/3 c sugar

1/3 c oil

2 eggs

2 T salt

4-5 c white flour

In a large bowl mix wheat flour and 5 cups hot water. Mix until the dough becomes elasticy. Then add the rest of the ingredients in order (except white flour), mix well after you add each one. After you have added the ingredients you add 1 c of flour at a time mixing well after each addition until your dough is soft, but not sticky. Let double in a greased bowl. Divide dough into four equal loaves, shape and put into well greased bread pans.

Bake @ 350 for about 40 minutes, or until bread is golden brown.

*When learning how to make wheat bread, it is best to start with half wheat half white recipe, because it is so different from making white bread. After you have mastered making it half and half, then start using more wheat each time that you make it.

*Another thing to remember when you are making bread whether it is wheat or white you need to knead your bread a lot and let it rise at least two times. Don't be afraid to knead bread!

*I let bread raise 2 times in the bowl and one time in the pans. This makes it lighter, not so heavy.