Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Denise's Dairy Free Whole Wheat Bread



5 1/2 cups warm water

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3 Tbsp. instant yeast

1/2 cup honey

10-11 cups whole wheat flour

1 1/2 Tbsp. salt

Mix warm water, vegetable oil, yeast, honey and 7 cups whole wheat flour. Blend well and let dough rest 10 minutes to proof the yeast.

Add salt and 3 to 4 cups more whole wheat flour until good kneading consistency. Turn out on floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.

Let rise for 1 hour. Punch down and shape into 5 or 6 loaves. Place in well-greased bread pans. Let rise until doubled.

Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on rack. Makes 5-6 loaves.