Tassajara Bread, Basic

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This recipe makes 4 loaves, great to help feed a crowd.

4 hours Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 60 minutes

157 calories per serving view nutrition facts

48 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

6	cups	water	lukewarm 85-105 f
2	tablespoons	yeast, active dry
1/2	cup	honey	or molasses
2	cups	milk, skim, (non fat) powder
14	cups	whole wheat flour
2 1/2	tablespoons	salt
1/2	cup	butter	or oil

Directions

Combine water, yeast, and sweetening .

Add milk If eggs are to be used, add now.

Let sponge rise 30 - 40 minutes. Add WW flour (7 - 8 Cups), a cup at a time, Beat 100 times with spoon.

Mixes in air and knead dough Set bowl in warm place 85 - 100 F and let it rise for an hour This rising lets the yeast get started without the salt.

Gluten is formed too.

Fold in salt, oil, another 6 - 8 C flour.

Don't stir or cut Knead the dough Let it rise another hour Punch it down Let it rise 40 - 50 minutes Shape into loaves Let it rise another 15 - 25 minutes, Slit top and bake 350 for 50 -70 minutes

Reviews

Best way to make bread that is light and wonderful. The secret is in creating the "sponge" first and not adding the oil and salt until later. You will love this recipe!
over 2 years ago by mdlstone

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 75g

Amount per Serving

Calories 157 15% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.0g	4%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	7%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 396mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 30.0g	10%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	18%
Sugars 5.0g
Protein 6.0g	12%

Vitamin A	1%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	5%		Iron	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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