2 c warm water (110-115 degrees)
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp yeast
2/3 tsp sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c honey
1/2 c shortening
1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp salt
7-8 c whole wheat flour (I substitute a few cups white flour to lighten it up a little)
2 Tbsp plus 2 tsp wheat gluten
1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let sit for about 10 mins until bubbly. While yeast is dissolving, put 2 eggs in a bowl of hot water to bring them to room temperature.
2. Put 5 cups of flour, salt, and gluten in a bowl and mix together.
3. Add in yeast mixture and stir until combined. Add in eggs, honey, and shortening and combine.
4. Add more wheat flour and knead for about 8-10 mins.
5. Place in covered bowl and let rise until double.
6. Form 3 loaves and let rise again until fully risen.
7. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 mins and 350 for 25 mins.
(for soft crust, butter crust while warm!)
adapted from recipe found here
