Basic Whole Wheat Bread

• 1 Tbs. Dry yeast


• 2 1/2 Cups Warm Water


• 1 Tbs. Salt


• 4 Tbs. honey or sweetener / divided


• 6 - 8 Cups Whole Wheat Flour


• 2 - 4 Tbs. olive/canola oil

1. Dissolve yeast in 2 cups warm water. Mix in 2 Tbs. honey, 4 cups whole wheat flour and salt until smooth. Keep warm let set until bubbly, about 40 min. (20 min. if you are in a rush)


2. Add 1/2 cup hot water, oil, remaining 2 Tbs. Honey and enough flour for a soft pliable dough. Knead for 10 min. by hand or 5 min. by machine.


3. Place in oiled bowl and keep covered in a warm place until double in size, about 1 hour.


4. Punch down and form into 2 loaves. Let rise in oiled loaf pans until double in size, about 1 hour.


5. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes. Cool and Slice