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2 - 3 loaves
European users, see Notes on Ingredients.
“Miracle Riser” or sponge
2 packets active dry yeast (or 5 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup warm water
1/2 cup all-purpose (white) flour
2 tbs brown sugar
1. Combine in large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth.
2. Cover; let stand in warm place 15 minutes. This is the "Miracle Riser".
3. To "Miracle Riser" add:
1 ¼ cups warm water
2 tsp. salt
¼ cup instant nonfat dry milk
2 cups Whole Wheat Flour
¼ cup honey
3 tbs. soft shortening
1. Beat 2 minutes with mixer.
2. Gradually stir in another 3 ½ cups all-purpose (white) flour to make a very stiff dough. (Five minutes in Kitchen Aid mixer)
3. Form into smooth ball on well-floured surface. Cover with bowl. Let rest 10 minutes.
4. Roll out dough on floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness; fold in half. Roll and fold 4 more times.
5. Divide dough in half. Mold into balls. Cover with bowl; let rest 10 minutes.
6. Shape each ball into a loaf. Place in well-greased 9x5x3 or 8x4x2 1/2-inch pans.
7. Cover; let rise in warm place 45 to 60 minutes, or until light and doubled in size.
Pre-heat oven to 375° F.
Bake at 375 for 35 to 40 minutes, or until deep golden brown. Remove from pans immediately.
For the smaller pans, you can divide the dough into 3 small loaves. Reduce baking time to 25 - 30 minutes. Try increasing temperature by 25 for the first 10 minutes.
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