Our Bread Recipe

This is the bread recipe I use for the bread we eat.  I end up making it every other week.

Hand method (2 loaves)

1/3 C honey

1/3 C Olive oil

2 1/2 C warm water

1 1/2 Tbs yeast

2 1/2 tsp salt

6-7 C whole wheat flour

1 1/2 Tbs dough enhancer

Large Mixer Method (5-6 loaves)

2/3 C honey

2/3 C olive oil

6 C warm water

3 Tbs yeast

1 1/2-2 Tbs salt

16-20 C whole wheat flour

3 Tbs dough enhancer

2 eggs (I added this)  :)

I sometimes also add flax seeds and sunflower seeds

Combine the warm water, yeast and 2 cups fresh whole wheat flour in large mixing bowl.  Allow to sponge 15 minutes.  Add the honey, oil, dough enhancer, salt and 4-5 C (12-16 if using the larger recipe with a Bosch mixer).  Dough should be elastic and smooth.  

Knead bread by hand 7-10 minutes, (6-10 minutes with the Bosch mixer on level 1 and then 2). 

Form dough into 2 loaves if using the hand method or 5-6 loaves if using the Bosch larger recipe.  Place dough into greased loaf pans.  Rise until doubled in a warm place (about 30-60 min).  

Bake loaves 25-30 min in 350 degree oven. 

I use fresh ground wheat made from organic hard winter wheat.  I use the Bosch mixer and it saves SO much time and effort!