Episode 56: Wheat Bread

Ingredients:

  • 2 &1/4 tsp active dry yeast (equivalent to 1 packet)
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 3 tbsp steel-cut oats
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 & 1/2 cups luekwarm water
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • Olive oil

Special equipment:

  • Stand mixer (optional)

Directions:

  • Add yeast to lukewarm water and mix well
  • Add ground flaxseed and mix well
  • Add maple syrup and mix well
  • Combine regular and wheat flours into large bowl
  • Add salt
  • Add yeast-water mixture
  • Mix well and knead until you get a soft dough
  • Add a little olive oil to another bowl
  • Transfer dough to oiled bowl
  • Roll dough around bowl until dough is lightly coated with olive oil
  • Cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 2 hours at room temperature
  • Put bowl into refrigerator for another 2 hours
  • Take dough out of refrigerator and knead for 5 minutes
  • Lightly coat baking dish with olive oil
  • But dough in the dish and allow it to rise for 30 minutes
  • Preheat overn to 425 degrees
  • Put skillet or oven-safe pan in rack underneath the rack where you will bake your bread
  • Put dough in oven
  • Add water to pan underneath dough
  • Bake for 25 minutes
  • Take bread out of oven and let it rest for 5 minutes
  • Serve with your favorite spread

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