Wheat Bread

I have been taking a class called Body Works that teaches people how to eat better and be more active as a family. So, with this class I have set small goals each week to change my diet. One way that I have done this is by making wheat bread. Thank goodness for Patty and her quick wheat grinder. Anyhow, Here’s the receipe I used today. I found it on Mel’s blog. I LOVE her food! This really was delicious, fluffy, and easy bread to make. It does involve kneading (Mia), but it isn’t too bad.

Wheat Bread

Adapted from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

 3 c warm water

1 1/4 Tbsp instant yeast

1 Tbsp salt

1/4 c canola or vegetable oil

1/3 c honey

1 Tbsp wheat gluten

3 tsp dough enhancer

6-9 c whole wheat flour (freshly ground)

 Mix 2 cups of flour with the yeast in an electric mixer (or in a large bowl). Add water and mix to paste consistency. Cover with plastic wrap and let sponge 10-15 min. Add salt, honey, oil, gluten and dough enhancer. Mix in electric mixer, turn to speed 1 or 2 add additional flour until dough pulls away from sides of bowl (or mix with hands). Let the mixer knead the dough for 5 min. (if doing it by hand knead for 10 minutes). Form dough, put in greased pan, cover with lightly greased plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled. Place in cold over, turn to 350 and bake for 38 minutes. Take the loaf out of the pan and let cool on wire rack. Once it has cooled completely you can store it in a zip lock bag and freeze it. Or eat it warm…yum!