Homemade Whole Wheat Bread

HOMEMADE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD OF DELICIOUSNESS

• 2 Tbsp active dry yeast
• 1/4 c. warm water
• 1/4 c + 2 Tbsp honey
• 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 3/4 c warm water
• 6 c. whole wheat flour (100% stone ground)

DIRECTIONS

1. Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Allow to proof 3 - 5 minutes.

1. Combine honey, sea salt, vegetable oil and 1-3/4 cups warm water and add to yeast mixture.

1. Stir in flour, mix well. Knead 10 minutes. Let rise 1 hour 45 minutes.

1. Punch down. Let rise 40 - 60 minutes until double. 

1. Punch down and let rise a third time until double.

1. Preheat the over to 350°F. Bake 35 minutes.

Makes 2 loaves.