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How to Make Whole Wheat Bread

How to Make Whole Wheat Bread

On cold winter days baking bread shouts comfort food like no other. I used to bake nine loaves of bread each week. Now, not so much! My favorite recipe uses whole wheat flour and unbleached white. I’ve included it in my cookbook Family Favorites from the Heartland. It’s my go-to recipe for bread. Someone asked me how long this process takes. I answered, “Three hours total, but you don’t have to stand and watch it rise. Go do something useful while…

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Whole Wheat No-Knead Bread

Whole Wheat No-Knead Bread

Whole Wheat No-Knead Bread Makes 1 loaf 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 teaspoon active dry or instant yeast 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1 1/4 teaspoons salt Mix the water and yeast in a large bowl and allow to stand until the yeast is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and salt. Stir to form a very wet, shaggy dough. Make sure all the flour has been incorporated; the dough should feel sticky to the touch….

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