Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups warm water ((105°F))
• 1 1/2 tbsp dry active yeast
• 1 1/2 tbsp sea salt
• 6 1/2 cups whole wheat flour **

Instructions

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2. 2

   dissolve the yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit and proof for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   make the dough: Add the flour and salt and mix well to form a sticky and wet dough. The dough should pull away from the sides and be tacky to the touch.

4. 4

   rise: Cover and let the dough rise for 30 minutes until it has doubled in size.

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   divide: Transfer the dough to a silicone mat and divide it in half.

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   roll up dough: Shape each piece to an 11-inch oval and roll up jelly-roll style.

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   rise again in loaf pans: Place into two greased 8x4 bread pans and allow to rise for another 30 minutes.

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   bake and cool: Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on a wire rack before wrapping in storing bags.