milk and honey loaf

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 cups warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c)
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup rye flour
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 5 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 5 hrs


• in a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. allow yeast to sit until it begins to form .
• add honey, butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. stir in flours one cup at a time, beginning with the rye. when the dough begins to stiffen, turn it out on to a well floured surface. knead for 5 minutes, adding flour as needed. place into a greased bowl, and turn once to oil the surface of the dough. cover with a damp cloth. allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, approximately 1 to 2 hours.
• punch down dough, and knead again until smooth. split into 3 loaves, and knead for a few more minutes. place loaves in three oiled pans. allow to rise until double, 1 to 2 hours.
• bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 20 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown. cool in pans for 10 minutes, and then turn out counter or wire rack to completely cool.