Whole Grain Sprout Bread

• cups warm water2 1⁄2 cups

  2 1⁄2

• tablespoons active dry yeast↗2 tablespoons

  2

• cup oil1⁄2 cup

  1⁄2

• cup honey↗1⁄2 cup

  1⁄2

• tablespoon salt↗1 tablespoon

  1

• cups grain mixed sprouts (whole or lightly ground)↗2 cups

  2

• cups flour (any combo of wheat, rye and white you like)4 cups

  4

• cups flour (any combination)↗3 -4 cups

  3 -4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   To soften yeast:.

2. 2

   Combine in a large bowl:.

3. 3

   2 1/2 cups warm water.

4. 4

   2 scant Tbs. active dry yeast.

5. 5

   Allow the yeast to proof (bubble) for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in:.

7. 7

   1/2 cup oil.

8. 8

   1/2 cup honey.

9. 9

   1 Tbs. salt.

10. 10

    2 cups sprouted grains, whole or ground lightly.

11. 11

    4 cups flour (any combo of wheat, rye and white you like) Beat well. Cover and let this “sponge” sit 45-60 minutes.

12. 12

    Stir down and gradually add:.

13. 13

    3-4 cups flour (any combination). Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.

14. 14

    Place dough into a greased bowl, turn it over and around to coat all of the dough.

15. 15

    Cover and let rise until doubled (60-90 minutes).

16. 16

    Knead dough down in the bowl, divide and shape into 2-3 oblong loaves. Place in well greased loaf pans and cover.

17. 17

    Let rise 60 minutes or until almost doubled.

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    Bake at 375º for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove loaves from pans and cool on wire racks.