2Tbshoneyif you want it sweeter do add 1/4 cup honey
3TbsOlive Oil
1Tbs.salt
4-6cupswhole wheat flour
Instructions
Your oven temperature should be set to 400FÂș I usually start it on the last
In a large mixing bowl add warm water, instant yeast, and honey, or your sweetener of choice.
Set in a warm place and let that rest for 10 minutes covered.
Now that the first rest is over, you will want to add in your olive oil, salt, and enough whole grain flour to make a pancake batter texture.
Cover and let rest for another 10 minutes.
Now, this is where your dough reading skills will come into play. You are going to add a half cup of flour at a time until your dough starts to come away from the sides of the bowl.
Next, you will turn the dough out onto your lightly floured work surface...
You continue to knead, please understand working with whole wheat is going to be a more sticky dough so add as much flour as you need to, but don't overdo it at all.
If you reach the point where your dough has enough flour but still needs to be kneaded, switch to lightly oiling your hands and continue kneading that way.
When you think the dough is done, do the window pane test.
Once the dough is ready, it is time for the first dough rise, you will shape the dough into a ball, and set it in a greased bowl
Cover with a towel and let rest for 30 minutes, the first rise will be the longest
Now, it is time to push your fist into the center of the dough and knead quickly into another ball.
Cut in half and shape into two loaves or 24 dinner rolls: When you shape the loaf of bread, drop it on table four to five times to make sure air pockets are out.
Place the loaf of bread into your well-oiled bread pan, cover it with a towel
Now it is time for the second rise, this one will only need 15 minutes
Bake for 30-35 minutes until fully cooked, browned, and smells amazing.
Notes
Lastly, if you desire spread some melted butter on top of your hot bread and then wait for about 20-30 minutes to let it cool before you enjoy your fresh bread!