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Combine yeast, honey, and 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) warm water and set aside to proof, about 5 minutes.
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When starting with whole kernel wheat: Place wheat, and if desired, salt into the Vitamix Dry Grains Container and secure lid.
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Select Variable 1.
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Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
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Grind wheat for 1 minute.
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(Do not over process) Stop the machine and allow the flour to cool for a few minutes.
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When starting with whole wheat flour: Place flour and, if desired, salt into the Vitamix Dry Grains or Standard Container and secure lid.
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4.
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Select Variable 1.
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5.
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Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 6.
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Blend until a hole forms in the center of the mixture, about 5 seconds.
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Turn machine off and remove the lid.
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6.
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Pour oil, lemon juice, and yeast mixture into the hole in the flour.
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Secure the lid.
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To mix the dough, turn the machine on High for 1 second.
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Stop the machine.
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Remove lid.
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While the dough rests, lightly coat a loaf pan with vegetable cooking spray or shortening.
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To knead dough, two steps are required: Step 1: Use a nylon spatula to scrape the sides of the container.
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Pull the dough away from the container sides and into the center of the mixture.
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Step 2: With the switch on High, quickly turn the machine on and off five times.
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10.
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Repeat the above two-step process five times, or until the dough binds together in a soft elastic mixture.
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To remove the dough from the container, turn the machine on and off five times (to lift the dough up and away from the blades).
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Invert the container over the prepared pan and let the dough fall into the pan.
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Use a wet nylon spatula to remove any remaining dough.
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Use a wet (or oiled) nylon spatula to shape the loaf.
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Allow the dough to rise until the top of it reaches the top of the pan, about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Bake at 350F for 35 minutes.
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Makes one loaf.
