Simple Whole Wheat Bread - warm water

Method

• 1.
• In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar.
• Add high gluten flour, and stir to combine.
• Let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
• 2.
• Mix in melted butter and salt.
• Stir in whole wheat flour.
• Flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch.
• This may take an additional 2/3 to 1-1/3 cups of whole wheat flour, but usually doesn't require extra.
• Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough.
• Cover with a dishtowel.
• Let rise in a warm place until doubled (1.5 hours).
• 3.
• Punch down.
• Place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch (an additional 3 hours).
• 4.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake.
• Lightly brush the tops of loaf with 2/3 tablespoon melted butter when done to prevent crust from getting hard.
• Cool completely.
• Makes 1 small loaf, recommend doubling the recipe.