How To Make Delicious Bread in 5 Steps
3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 Tbs. active dry yeast 1 Tbs. salt 1 cup water 1 cup milk 1/2 cup honey 3 Tbs. butter or shortening (no substitutes) 1 egg.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1 cup whole wheat flour, yeast and salt.
- In a small saucepan heat the water, milk, honey, and butter to 120- 130 degrees. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour to form a stiff dough.
- Turn on to a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic. Form into ball then place in a greased bowl turning once to grease top. Cover with a dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about an hour.
- After dough has risen, punch dough down; let rest for 10 minutes. Turn onto a lightly floured surface, divide into thirds. Place in three greased loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled about 45 minutes.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.