Honey Wheat Bread

Most whole wheat bread has a reputation for being dense and dry. The Amish version, half whole wheat and half bread flour, completely destroys that reputation.

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups whole wheat flour, 1.5 cups bread flour
• 1/3 cup honey, replacing sugar
• 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten (the secret weapon)
• Yeast, water, salt, oil

Method

1. Combine flours with the vital wheat gluten, yeast, and salt.
2. Mix in honey, water, and oil to form a smooth dough. Knead until elastic.
3. Let rise until doubled, shape into a loaf, and proof again.
4. Bake until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.

The vital wheat gluten gives this loaf enough structure to rival a professional bakery — tender but substantial, gentle enough for toast, strong enough for a loaded sandwich.

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