Best Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Ingredients for Best Whole Wheat Bread

• 1 cup milk (scalded)
• 1/2 cup honey
• Warm Water
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Molasses
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Vital Wheat Gluten
• Whole Wheat Flour

How to Make Best Whole Wheat Bread

1. Scald 1 cup of milk in a large pot.
2. Remove milk from heat and stir in 1/2 cup honey until dissolved.
3. In a separate bowl, dissolve 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast in 1/2 cup warm water with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let stand until foamy (about 5-10 minutes).
4. Add the cooled milk mixture to the yeast mixture. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 cups whole wheat flour. Mix well.
5. Gradually add the remaining 3-4 cups of whole wheat flour, one cup at a time, until a stiff dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but not overly wet.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead vigorously for 10-15 minutes, until smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead with a dough hook for 8-10 minutes.
7. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
8. Gently punch down the dough and divide it into 5 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a loaf.
9. Grease 5 loaf pans. Place the shaped loaves into the prepared pans. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise again until doubled, about 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
10. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
11. Bake for 30 minutes.
12. Cover loosely with foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 200-210°F (93-99°C).
13. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.