Yum! Bread Recipes

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90 Minute Whole Wheat Bread - makes 2 loaves

1) Combine the following in the mixer bowl:
3 1/2 C whole wheat flour*
1/3 C gluten flour/vital wheat gluten (found in the bulk section at Winco)
1 1/4 Tbs instant yeast (such as Red Star)

2) Add 2 1/2 C hot water all at once. Mix 1 minute. Cover and rest 10 minutes.

3) Add the following all at once. Beat 1 minute:
1/3 C oil
1/3 C honey or 1/2 C sugar
1 Tbs vinegar or lemon juice
1 Tbs salt

4) Add 2 1/2 C whole wheat flour one cup at a time, beating between cups until the dough barely pulls from the sides. Beat 10 minutes.

5) Preheat the oven to lukewarm, then turn off.
Shape dough into two loaves and place in greased pans.
Cover and let dough rise in the oven 30 minutes.
Remove cloth, but do not remove the pans from the oven.
Turn oven on to 350. Bake 30 minutes (start the timer immediately - do not wait for the oven to heat up)

*You can use half or all white flour if preferred. This recipe can also be used for rolls, bread bowls and cinnamon rolls.