INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups very warm water
  • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast (I use SAF instant)
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 2/3 cup light olive oil or canola oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon vitamin C powder (it helps the bread to rise better) (optional)
  • 12 cups whole wheat flour (may be a little more or less)
  • 2 tablespoons lecithin granules (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. 1. Proof yeast by mixing with 1Tablespoon honey and 1/4 cup warm water in a glass measuring cup.
  2. 2. Set aside and allow to stand until it bubbles up - 5-10 minutes.
  3. 3. If using instant yeast, skip this step and mix yeast in with dry ingredients.
  4. 4. In a large mixing bowl blend together water, salt, honey, oil and vitamin C powder.
  5. 5. Add 3 cups of the flour and the yeast mixture.
  6. 6. Mix thoroughly.
  7. 7. Add in as much of the remaining flour as you can stir inches
  8. 8. Then turn out onto a board and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  9. 9. Try not to add too much more than the 6 cups called for in the recipe.
  10. 10. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size.
  11. 11. About 1-1/2 hours.
  12. 12. Punch down, divide in half and shape into two loaves.
  13. 13. Place in oiled pans, cover and let rise until doubled.
  14. 14. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown.