1 tablespoon yeast
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 1/2 cups warm water
3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup honey
1 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg, slightly beaten
5 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
Instructions
Add the yeast and 1/2 teaspoon honey to the warm water Set aside for 15 minutes until bubbles form.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour and salt. Add proofed yeast and stir. Add the remaining honey, yogurt, oil, and egg. Stir well. Add the whole-wheat flour 1 cup at a time, stirring after each addition, until the dough is stiff and comes away from the bowl. Remove the dough to a lightly floured board and knead it for 5 to 10 minutes until it is no longer sticky, adding flour as needed. Oil the dough well and place it in an oiled bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours until doubled.
Punch down the dough and knead again for several minutes, adding flour as needed. Oil three 8x4-inch bread pans. Divide the dough into 3 parts, shape into loaves, and allow to rise in the pans in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350ºF; bake loaves for 35 to 40 minutes or until they sound hollow when tapped. Gently remove from pans and cool on racks.
Yield: 3 loaves
Nutritional Information
Nutrition per serving: one 1/2" slice
Calories 70
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg
Sodium 100 mg
Total Carbohydrate 13 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 2 g
Proteins 2 g
