1 pkg. active dry yeast
2 cups milk, scalded and cooled
1/2 cup warm water
3 cups Stone-Buhr unbleached white bread flour
1/4 cup honey
3 cups Stone-Buhr whole wheat flour
2 tbsp. soft butter
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. grated lemon peel
Scald milk in saucepan; set aside to cool. In small bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water; set aside. In large bowl, combine honey butter and lemon peel; add yeast mixture and milk. In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of bread flour with salt, stirring well to blend. Add to the large bowl. Stir in 2 cups whole wheat our and mix until thick. Add remaining our gradually until dough becomes soft, thick, and leaves the sides of bowl.
Turn onto lightly floured board; round up into ball and knead for 5 to 10 minutes, or until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise until doubled. Punch down and shape into 2 loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pans. Let rise until doubled.
Bake at 400°F for 30 to 40 minutes or until done. Remove from pansimmediately and let cool on wire rack. Brush tops with butter after baking if you want a soft crust.
Posted: 2/9/2010 11:40:40 AM