Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

1. 1

   Combine the water, molasses, and yeast, set aside to proof for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Mix all of the dry ingredients together.

3. 3

   Add all of the wet ingredients (including the olive oil) to the dry, and mix untill you have a shaggy dough.

4. 4

   Let the dough rest, covered, for 20 minutes, then knead till fairly smooth.

5. 5

   Allow the dough to rise, covered, for 2 hours, or until it's nearly doubled in bulk.

6. 6

   Gently deflate the dough, shape it into a log, and place it in a lightly greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch bread pan.

7. 7

   Cover the pan with and allow it to rise for about 1 hour, till it's crowned about 1 inch over the rim of the pan.

8. 8

   Bake the bread in a preheated 350F oven for 25 minutes.

9. 9

   Tent it lightly with aluminum foil and bake for another 20 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.