Easy Basic Bread

• Vegan

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Active dry yeast
  • 5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 3 cups Whole wheat flour

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 2/3 cup Canola oil

• Liquids

  • 3 cups Water

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Description

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons active dry yeast
• ½ cup sugar
• ⅔ cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 cups whole wheat flour
• 5 cups all-purpose flour approximately

Directions

• Heat water for 1 minute in microwave. Should be warm to touch or 110*F.
• Pour water into mixing bowl and add the yeast and sugar.
• Combine thoroughly.
• Allow 10-15 minutes for yeast to activate and become foamy.
• Add oil, salt, and the whole wheat flour. Mix with spoon.
• Gradually add all-purpose flour one cup at a time until dough is no longer sticky.
• Knead with hands while adding the last flour to mix well.
• Dough should form a smooth ball.
• Cover in large bowl and let rise for about an hour or doubled in size.
• Punch dough down and knead again. Separate into 3 equal pieces.
• Spray loaf pans with non-stick cooking spray.
• Shape the pieces into 3 loaves and put into loaf pans.
• Cover the pans and allow to rise the second time.
• Place pans in oven pre-heated to 325*.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes until top of loaves is golden brown.
• Remove from pans and place on wire rack.
• Brush the tops of bread with butter while still warm.