it's the time of year when it starts to get chilly again. it's time for squash soup, oatmeal, apple crisp, and a fabulous new bread recipe!
i really love this recipe - it may be one of my new favourites. this time of year is all about comfort food, and this bread fits the bill. eat it with butter and a big bowl of soup! make a delightful sandwich!
ingredients:
1 T yeast
5 T sugar
4 t salt
2 c whole wheat flour*
2 1/2 c hot water
4+2 T margarine (separate)
4 c white flour
*the recipe i used as inspiration (found here - "italian bread") calls for all white flour. but... you know me. so i used some whole wheat.
to make:
mix yeast, sugar, salt and whole wheat flour.
mix hot water and 4 T margarine, and add to flour mixture. it will be soupy.
add white flour 1 c at a time, mixing as you go. the dough will be sticky, and you'll want to use a mixer, or a spoon pretty much the whole time - no kneading, just mixing.
set aside and cover with a cloth. allow to rise until dough has doubled (about 45 minutes).
stir dough again, just enough to deflate it. using oiled hands, divide into 2, and press into 2 greased loaf pans.
allow to rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
bake at 375 for 40-45 minutes. brush remaining margarine over the bread when it comes out of the oven.
fully cool on a wire rack before storing.
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