How to Bake Wholemeal Bread

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Add water and yeast in a large bowl and let stand for 5 minutes.

   Let stand for 25 minutes.
   
   You should see the mixture grow a bit and bubbles start to form. ,,,, Knead the dough, adding flour, until it comes off the surface you're working with but is still sticky. ,, Set aside near a warm, but not hot, area until doubled. ,, Loaves are done rising when they've risen past the top of the load pan.
   
   While loaves are doubling, preheat oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. ,,,,
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   Step 2: Add 1/3 honey and 5 cups flour to the yeast mixture

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   Step 3: stirring until completely mixed.

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   Step 4: Mix 3 tablespoons of melted butter

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   Step 5: 1/3 cup honey

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   Step 6: and salt together into the dough.

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   Step 7: Add 2 cups of flour to the dough

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   Step 8: stirring until incorporated

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   Step 9: Lightly flour a clean

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    Step 10: flat surface with the remaining flour.

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    Step 11: Begin to knead the dough

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    Step 12: adding flour as needed.

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    Step 13: Grease a large bowl with light

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    Step 14: flavorless oil.

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    Step 15: Place the sticky dough inside the bowl and cover with a clean towel.

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    Step 16: Remove dough from bowl

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    Step 17: knead again to punch out all the air

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    Step 18: and divide into three loaves.

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    Step 19: Place loaves in 9 x 5 inch loaf pans and allow to rise again

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    Step 20: covered.

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    Step 21: Bake loaves at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes.

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    Step 22: Remove loaves from oven brush the tops lightly with melted butter or margarine to keep from getting too crusty.

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    Step 23: Enjoy!

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    Step 24: Finished.

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