Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
1 1/2 cups salt
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp molasses
2 Tbsp butter or margarine
3 3/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 3/4 tsp yeast
Directions:
Measure all ingredients
into a large bowl and fold them together, it is best if it about mid-thigh
high but any surface will do. Once the dough stiffens, sprinkle some
flour on a large cutting board or table. Pick up the far edge of dough
and fold it in half. Put the palm of your hand on the fold's edge. Push
forward with your body in a gentle rocking motion. The heels of your
hands gently pushing the dough forward. Turn the dough 1/4 turn and
fold again repeating the last step. You will quickly get into the rhythm.
Knead for 10 to 15 minutes. Add flour to the board if the dough is sticking.
Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a wet cloth. Let it
rise for 1 hour. Punch down risen dough with 30 punches, cover and allow
to rise again for 45 minutes or until it doubles it's size.
Pre heat your oven to 350°. Shape
the loaf by folding the dough to the center all the way around. Cut
into four pieces.
Flatten the dough with a rolling pin
on rectangular or round cookie sheets
Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a wet cloth. Let it
rise for 1 hour. Punch down risen dough with 30 punches, cover and allow
to rise again for45 minutes or until it doubles it's size.
Pre heat your oven to 350 degrees. Shape
the loaf by folding the dough to the center all the way around.
Oil a bread pan. Turn loaf over so the
seam is on the bottom and pace it into the bread pan. Cover and let
rise for 15 more minutes.
Cut with a 1/2 slit.
Bake at 350 degrees
for 45-60 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool on hour before slicing.
By Elisa Shine
Published: May 5, 2010
