Whole Wheat Bread

A good basic yeast bread made from 100% whole wheat.

📝 Ingredients

• 2-1/2 teaspoons yeast
• 1 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
• 3 to 4 cups whole wheat flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
• 3/4 cup instant mashed potato flakes
• 1/2 cup lukewarm milk (100 to 110 degrees)
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 5 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
• 1-1/2 teaspoons table salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Proof the yeast in 1/4 cup of the warm water about 5 minutes, or until puffy.
2. 2Combine flour, sugar, dry milk and potato flakes together in mixer bowl; turn mixer on number 2 setting and add the yeast mix, remaining water, milk, orange juice, butter and salt. Mix for 7 minutes.
3. 3Flatten dough down into bowl, spray top of dough and side surfaces of bowl lightly with nonstick cooking spray, cover mixer with a thick towel and let rise 1 to 2 hours, or until doubled.
4. 4Oil or spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
5. 5Shape dough into a log and place into pan smooth side up. Spray a piece of plastic wrap with cooking spray and place loosely over the loaf pan. Allow the bread to rise in a draft free spot for about an hour or until it has a 3/4 inch crest over the rim of the pan.
6. 6Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 10 minutes, then lightly tent with aluminum foil, and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes. Center of bread should register 190 degrees F with an instant read thermometer.
7. 7Remove from oven, loosen all around the edges and turn bread out to a rack to cool completely. Allow to cool completely before slicing and once cool, wrap tightly in plastic wrap or place into a Ziploc bag to keep fresh.