There's nothing quit like fresh homemade bread. Since I've found this recipe a month ago, I have not bought bread from the store. Not only is it delicious, but I don't have to worry about all those additives and preservatives. You will not regret trying this, it's so easy. Read more to find out how you can make it too.
So I have had this Kitchen Aide mixer just standing in the corner begging to be used more than a couple times a year. A lot of you know what I'm talking about, the one kitchen item you drool for and once you get it you realize you never use it. Well mines been getting some good use lately. Here's a bread recipe you don't have to knead if you have a mixer with a kneading attachment. If you don't have one, that's okay, you'll just knead it old fashion style.
This recipe makes 3 loaves. What you'll need:
Directions:
This recipe makes 3 loaves. What you'll need:
- 3 Cups warm water (110 degrees F or 45 C)
- 2 (.25oz) packets of dry active yeast
- 2/3 Cup of honey
- 5 Cups bread flour
- 1/4 Cup ground flax seed (Optional. I buy it whole & grind it myself. It's less expensive)
- 1 Tablespoon of salt
- 3 1/2 Cups of whole wheat flour ( You may not need all of this)
- 1-2 Tablespoons of melted butter to brush on top
Directions:
- If you must knead by hand, flour a flat surface and knead with whole wheat flour until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. This may take an additional 2 to 4 cups of whole wheat flour.
- Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a dishtowel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled. This could take hours.
- Punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.
I just realized I didn't get any good photos of when the bread rises. This is a step you do not want to rush. Let's just say it topples over that glass bowl I put it in. Then you know it's risen enough.
Sometimes I may not use as much honey, depends on how sweet you want it. You can always freeze the extra loaves. This works out well if you slice it first. You can always take out what frozen slices you need or thaw the whole loaf.
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Sometimes I may not use as much honey, depends on how sweet you want it. You can always freeze the extra loaves. This works out well if you slice it first. You can always take out what frozen slices you need or thaw the whole loaf.
Have any tips or suggestions? Send in your photos of you making this recipe for a chance to be featured. I would love to hear from you.