Whole Wheat Slicing Bread

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My daughter is in charge of this recipe, from start to finish.  She just turned 12 and making bread has always been something we do together, so when I made it a weekly assignment for her, she was prepared and loves using the Wondermill to grind the wheat first.  It was an easy, added step. 

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Whole Wheat Slicing Bread

Do not preheat your oven for this one.  The bread rises in the oven, keeping that outer crust moist and tender.  My kids love eating their crust!  Before you begin, get out three bread pans and place a little olive oil in the bottom of the pans to prevent sticking.

  • 4 cups hot water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 11 cups of freshly ground hard red wheat flour
  • 1 Tbs yeast
  • 1 Tbs salt
  1. Combine water, olive oil, and honey in a very large bowl or 9+ quart mixer.
  2. Start mixing and add 2 1/2 cups of fresh ground flour. 
  3. Add 1 Tbs yeast. 
  4. Add another 2 1/2 cups flour. 
  5. Add 1 Tbs salt. 
  6. Add 6 1/2 cups (slowly this time) to the mixture. 
  7. Then knead for about 15 minutes. 
  8. Divide into 3 loaves, and put into pans with oil in the bottom. 
  9. Place in a cold oven and allow to rise for 25-30 minutes. 
  10. Turn on oven to 350* and set timer for 40-45 minutes. 
  11. Take out when a tap on the top of the loaf produces a ‘hollow’ type sound. 

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We like to eat ours with freshly made blueberry jam, or with brie and fresh herbs from the garden but it also makes an amazing and easy sandwich bread!  I hope you enjoy it!

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About BlueRoseMama

Valerie Rose, creator of the blog Collecting the Moments… one by one spends her days cooking, gardening, and homeschooling her 4 children on her urban homestead in rainy western Washington. With camera in hand, she is constantly collecting the moments of life and encouraging others to do the same with activities and inspiration for a simple, creative household. You can find her on Pinterest, Facebook and on her homeschooling blog where she documents all the fun learning her kids do day to day.

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