Wheat Bread

* Exported from MasterCook *

Wheat Bread

Recipe By : Iris Dunaway
Serving Size : 15 Preparation Time :4:00
Categories : Breads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 cups white bread flour
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 1/2 cups water -- extra warm
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons honey, molasses or brown sugar
1 tablespoon yeast
2 tablespoons shortening
5 teaspoons vital wheat gluten

1. Using 1/2 cup of the extra warm water, dissolve the yeast and
honey/or brown sugar or molasses. Set aside.
2. Combine the flours, add the salt, the vital wheat gluten, and
shortening and meal together.
3. Put the remainder of the 2 cups of extra warm water into the flour.
Stir.
4. Add the yeast mixture and kneed until flour is blended and dough is
elastic.
5. Let rise for 1 1/2 hours, punching down when necessary.
6. Divide dough into 2 parts; form into loaves and place in 2 greased
loaf tins.
7. Let rise until double and bake in 350 F for 40 minutes.


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NOTES : By dividing the dough into 15 equal parts, buns can be made.
Place into a 9 x 15 inch greased pan, let double and bake in 350 F oven
for 25-30 minutes.