50% Stone Ground Whole Wheat Bread

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This is delicious bread which slices well and is good in sandwiches. It has a nice texture and flavor, enhanced by the addition of walnuts and molasses.

Add walnuts and about 1/4 cup molasses for extra flavor.

Cook Time

45 min

Serves

2

Servings

2

Baking
Bread
Comfort Food

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cups lukewarm water
  • 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups 100% stone ground whole wheat flour

Preparation

  1. Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
  2. In another bowl mix sugar, salt, shortening, milk, and boiling water. When milk mixture is lukewarm, add yeast and the 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. Slowly start adding the whole wheat flour.
  3. When the dough is stiff enough to handle, turn onto a floured board and knead until it is smooth and elastic.
  4. Place in an oiled bowl, cover and let rise until double in bulk. Knead and let rise again.
  5. Shape into two loaves; put into greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pans and let rise again until doubled.
  6. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped with the fingers. Remove from pan and cool on wire racks.