I have never been much of a baker. But about cpl of months ago after watching hours and hours of food network, I impulsively bought a batch of active dry yeast. Now here I was with a big package of dry yeast and not knowing what to do with it. I soon started regretting my decision. +Nirav Trivedi suggested maybe we should try baking our own bread at home. I didn't like the thought of baking. You see I am not much of a cook by measurements type of a person and one has to be very precise while baking. Well I didnt want to just let all the dry yeast go to waste. So here I was looking for easy bread recipes online. I came across this fairly easy Honey-Wheat bread recipe which even I love to make. Nirav and I have both been enjoying this healthy and easy homemade bread for about a month or two now and I think I have pretty much perfected the recipe now. The recipe makes about two loaves of bread. I divide them up and freeze the other half of the dough for next time around.
So here goes :-
2 cups warm water (about 110 degrees F)
4 cups whole wheat flour
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup honey
1/3 cup vegetable or olive oil
Directions
Dissolve yeast in warm water in a big mixing bowl or large kneading vessel.
Add honey, and stir well.
Mix in whole wheat flour, salt, and oil.
Work all-purpose flour in gradually.
Knead the dough for at least 10 to 15 minutes.
When dough is smooth and elastic, place it in a well oiled bowl.
Turn it several times in the bowl to coat the surface of the dough,
and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk,
about 45 minutes.
Punch down the dough. Shape into two loaves, and place into two well greased
9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
Allow to rise until dough is about 1 inches above pan. (usually takes about 45 min to
1 hour in room temperature)
Bake at 375 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove from the pan and slice thin after cool.

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