Wheat Bread

My Always Elusive Quest for Domesticity!!

I do have inner desires to be a Martha Stewart or June Cleaver. They are deep sometimes very hidden desires but they rear their head at times. I often want to be the mom that doesn't buy store bought nutrient deficient bread and want to always have my kids eating homemade bread. I found this recipe that everyone loves and it isn't too hard to make!--Elena

3 cups warm water (110 degrees)

2 packages active dry yeast

1/3 cup honey

5 cups bread flour

3 TBS butter, melted

1/3 cup honey

1 TBS salt

3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

2 TBS butter melted

1. In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 1/3 cup honey. Add five cups white bread flour and stir to combine. Let set for 30 minutes or until big and bubbly.

2. Mix in 3 TBS melted butter, 1/3 cup honey and salt. Stir in 2 cups 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 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour. 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.

3. Punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.

4. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes do not overbake. Lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 TBS melted butter when done to prevent curst from getting hard. Cool completely.