My recipe for making bread has evolved over the past couple years. Here is my current formulation. As written it makes 3 loaves, in parentheses are measurements for 4 loaves.
Combine:
4 C. whole wheat flour (5c or 600g)
1/3 C. vital wheat gluten (1/2)
1 1/2 T. SAF instant yeast (2)
Add:
2 3/4 HOT tap water (3-2/3)
Mix for 1 minute. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
Add:
1 T salt (1-1/2)
1/3 C. honey (1/2)
1/3 C. oil (1/2)
1 1/2 T. bottled lemon juice (2T)
Add, 1 cup at a time until dough reaches desired consistency:
3 to 4 C. whole wheat flour (4-1/2 to 5)
Using dough hook, knead for 10 minute. Immediately shape into loaves and place in oiled loaf pans (I use 3 1lb pans). Let rise for 15-20 minutes.
Place in cool oven. Set heat to 325 degrees for glass pans, or 350 for metal. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
