WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

Whole Wheat Bread
To have a good tasting sandwich good complex organic wheat is required for bread to build it in.
This is a very basic, simple, easy one-loaf whole wheat bread recipe. It’s becoming cheaper to make it at home. It has a very full wheat flavor. Make it 100% whole wheat or try some variations such as garbanzo bean flour, however it can be any legume. Beans are supposed to be a starch blocker and can be added a couple of tablespoons. Together they’re a perfect protein or coconut flour will add in more fiber. You still have a nice whole-wheat loaf if deciding not to add in fiber depending on your flour. A coffee grinder can make a small amount of beans into powder,

1 cup very warm water if put in cold containers
2 tsp mono oil
2 tsp honey or molasses
1 tsp sea salt
2 tsp yeast (If “quick rise” ½ - 1 tsp check direction on the yeast
pkg.)
2 cups whole wheat bread flour
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*Optional for a higher rise or less yeast - use 3 tbs of gluten flour
The water shouldn’t be so hot that it will kill your yeast. If your metal or bread machine (just on knead) is cold the very warm water will cool down immediately. Then add all the liquids and the yeast and let it proof.
Slowly add in the 2 cups of flour. It may not go into a soft ball so add in a bit more flour or water till it soft balls easily. If you add in the Tbs to 1/8 cup of legume flour adjust the liquids.. (The gluten flour adds also more protein, but mostly for a high rise and is very optional) (Chickpeas have a very corn meal rough flavor I prefer.)


If you put the dough into bread machine set it only on “dough” so it will knead it thoroughly, but don’t cook breads in Teflon machines. (Teflon causes cancer and tumors in rats, and these companies are supposed to take them off the market.) No aluminum pans if possible.

If you don’t have a bread machine don’t worry, just let it rise. This is enough time that will allow the water to get into the wheat, germ and legumes. Cover after mixing letting it rise in a warm place then punch down. Next, pan it and let it rise to the level you desire and bake at 350
for ½ hour. I’m aware some just put the bread in loaf pans after the mixing of all ingredients, and of course depending on the yeast being used. However, this step is mostly for those who don’t want to knead the dough and may not proof the yeast enough with whole wheat flours.

Variation: Double the recipe for 2 loaves. If you add in cracked wheat it
must sit in hot liquid for a least one hour then drained. If you desire
something other than a bread pan or the round compact ball (make x on top)
on cookie sheet, etc. then try a large Campbell Soup can. The timing is
different; it will sound hollower when thumping the top when done.
Completely cool and slice the round bread and roll in egg for the most
delightful French toast. Sprinkle the top with confection sugar, cinnamon
or maple syrup used sparely for mostly flavor it gives. It also makes cute
sandwiches. Don't forget you can add in rosemary or other herbs and
sunflower seeds are fun for a nice topping.
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