Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

3 teaspoons dry active yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
3 to 4 cups Whole wheat flour or Rye flour
2 teaspoons of olive oil or 1/3 cup of flaxseed meal
1 tablespoon of honey or 1/2 tablespoon of sugar
1/2 tablespoon of salt

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix 1/2 cup of warm water (not hot). Mix in honey or sugar, then sprinkle on yeast and let sit for 5 minutes. Mix in 3/4 cup of whole wheat flour. Let sit 15 minutes. Then add 1 cup of warm water, oil or flaxseed meal and salt. Then add 1 cup flour and mix. By this time you should be able to flop out the mixture onto a lightly floured surface and start to knead while adding up to another cup of flour. If you don't need it, (dough is not sticky) don't add it. Knead for 10-15 minutes.

Once you are done kneading, shape into a loaf shape and place in a lightly greased bread pan. Place in the oven (no heat just turn the light on). Wait 1-1 1/2 hours or until dough has risen to the top of the pan. Turn oven on to 350 degrees and bake for 35 - 40 minutes.

To check and see if it is done, lightly tap the bottom of the pan with something wooden (I use a wooden rolling pin) if it sounds hollow it is done.

Let cool for an hour and enjoy.