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Ingredients
| water: 1 cup (warm) |
| active dry yeast: 2 1/2 tsp |
| light brown sugar (packed): 1 1/2 Tbl |
| vital wheat gluten: 1 Tbl |
| whole wheat flour: 1 1/2 cups |
| canola oil - for salads, woks and light frying: 2 Tbl |
| orange juice: 1 Tbl |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| bread flour (unsifted): 1 1/2 cups |
Basic Whole Wheat Bread
Credit: Food.com
User rating:
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Prep Time
120 min -
Cook Time
45 min -
Servings
16 serving(s)
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- In a large bowl, put water and add yeast. Stir to dissolve.
- Add brown sugar, gluten and whole wheat flour. Beat well. Let yeast develop for about 10 minutes.
- Add oil, orange juice and salt, mix thoroughly.
- Add 1 cup bread flour, beat well. Work in the remaining bread flour to form a soft dough.
- Turn out to a lightly floured surface and knead 6 to 8 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a large oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm, draft free place about one hour, or until doubled in bulk.
- Punch dough down. Form it into a log. Place in a greased 9X5X3 - inch loaf pan. Cover and let it rise45 minutes, or until nearly doubled.
- Bake loaf in a preheated oven ( 375º F ) for 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
- Let it cool on a wire rack.