Aunt LeArta's Easy Wheat Bread

My great-aunt LeArta is somewhat of a wheat guru. She has a book published called The Amazing Wheat Book, which I highly recommend, especially if you have wheat stored for long-term food storage. This is her basic bread recipe, which is easy enough that I can make it with two small children in the house. The recipe makes 5 loaves, and freezes well.

Mix in bowl till flour is wet:

5 C hot tap water (140 F)

1/3 C honey

5 C wheat flour (of 11-12 C)

1/2-1 C gluten flour

Add and mix for 15 sec:

3 T yeast

Add and mix for 5 min:

2/3 C oil (olive or vegetable)

1 T salt

Add seasoning (if you want)

Continue adding flour (from 5 1/2 to 7 C or more) until dough becomes elastic-like, springs back to the touch and does not stick to your fingers or to the sides and bottom of the bowl. Knead with an electric bread mixer for about 6 minutes or by hand about 10 minutes (300 kneadings)

With oil on your hands remove the dough from bowl and form into loaves. Place in a warm oven (125 degrees), let rise to couble in bulk. Turn oven up to 350 degrees and bake for about 30 minutes or until top and bottom crust are brown.

If you would like more info on bread making, see her book or the Quick Wholesome Foods Video.