Whole Wheat Bread

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   In your mixing bowl add the warm water (110-120 degrees), yeast and two cups of the flour.

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   Stir well and let it sponge for 30 minutes.

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   Stir to blend and add one cup flour and turn your mixer on low.

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   Add flour by 1/2 cupfuls until the dough cleans the side of the bowl and is no longer sticky.

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   Let it knead in mixer for about 6-8 minutes.

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   After is has finished kneading let it rise in the mixer until it is doubled.

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   After it has doubled, put a light coat of oil on hands and take dough to an oiled cutting board and cut into two pieces.

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   Form these pieces into loaf shape and put into loaf pan.

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   Keep loaves covered with a lightweight drying cloth while the bread rises.

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    It should rise to about 1 1/2 inches above the rim of the pans.

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    Put loaves in oven and turn on heat to 350 degrees.

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    Let bake in oven for 25-30 minutes.

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    Remove from the oven.

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    Remove from pan and cover with a clean towel which helps soften crusts.

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    You can store in a plastic bread bag but don't put in bread bag too soon or the bag will sweat.

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