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In a KitchenAid (or any other mixer) put 4 cups whole wheat flour, 2 T yeast, 2/3 cups sugar and 3 cups warm water (between 110 and 125 degrees).
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Mix with regular beater for 15 minutes.
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Let sit for about 1 hour.
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It will rise and fall several times during this time.
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Mix 1 T salt in to dough thoroughly.
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Add the oil at this point if you are going to do it.
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The oil helps act as a preservative.
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Using a dough hook, mix 3 cups bread flour for 10 minutes.
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By the time this is done mixing it should
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Remove from bowl.
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Place on floured surface.
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Knead for a couple minutes.
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Add a little flour if it still feels too sticky.
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Cut in half.
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Knead both halves until they are smooth.
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Place each in pans sprayed with Pam.
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Let rise for about an hour.
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It doesn't have to be in a warm place.
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I just put mine on top of my cold stove.
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When they are finished rising, they will look like regular sized loaves.
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Place in cold oven.
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Turn oven to 350 degrees.
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Cook for 30 minutes.
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Take out and place on wire cooling rack.
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If you let them cool in the pan or on the counter, they will get a little soggy.
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Cut and enjoy.
