Tassajara Yeasted Bread

• 1 1/2 tablespoons dry yeast (2 packages)yeast
• 3 cups lukewarm water (85 to 105 degrees)water
• 1/4 cup honey, molasses or brown sugarhoney
• 1 cup dry milkmilk
• 7 to 8 cups whole-wheat flourwhole-wheat-flour
• 4 teaspoons saltsalt
• 1/3 cup oil or butterbutter
• 1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons of water, for egg washwater

1. 01In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in water and stir in the honey and dry milk. Stir in 4 cups of the flour to form a thick batter and beat 100 strokes with a spoon. Let the dough rise for 45 minutes, then add the salt and oil and an additional 3 cups of the flour and knead until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl.
2. 02Knead on a floured board, using about 1 cup more flour if needed to keep the dough from sticking, for about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth. Let it rise for 50 to 60 minutes, until it is doubled in size. Punch down and let it rise again for 40 to 50 minutes, until doubled in size.
3. 03Shape into two round loaves and place them on a baking sheet. Let them rise for 20 to 25 minutes. Coat the top of each loaf with egg wash. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 1 hour or until golden brown.

Calories

336 kcal

Protein

13 g

Fat

10 g

Saturated fat

2 g

Carbs

54 g

Fiber

8 g

Sugar

6 g

Sodium

321 mg

Cholesterol

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