2 1/4 c. hot water
3 T. oil
1/4 c. honey or raw sugar
1 1/2 t. salt
1 T. instant yeast
4-6 c. whole wheat flour
1. In a large mixing bowl combine hot water, oil, sugar and salt.
2. Add 2 c. flour, and mix in.
3. Then add yeast and 3 more cups flour.
4. Let rest for 15 minutes, then knead for only a few seconds.
5. Repeat this two more times.
6. Put dough on flat surface, then knead until smooth, adding additional flour as needed.
7. Divide dough into 2 parts and roll each part into a 1/2 thick rectangle.
8. Roll rectangle of dough diagonally, (roll tightly.)
9. Place on baking sheet that has been sprinkled with corn meal, and/or grease well.
10. Brush with water or a beaten egg, sprinkle with seeds or cornmeal, slash diagonally.
11. Let rise until double.
12. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes, then turn heat to 350 degrees and bake 30-35 more minutes.
13. Cool on baking rack and brush with shortening, if desired.
*Note: 1 cup of wheat berries is 1 1/2 cups flour when it is ground.
