Granary bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the wheat flakes, flour, and yeast in a bowl.

2. 2

   Warm the water and malt syrup and add to the flour mixture.

3. 3

   Stir well and allow to ferment for 30−60 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the oil and salt and then add the bread flour one cupfull at a time until a shaggy dough is formed.

5. 5

   Allow to rest for 10−15 minutes, then turn out and knead for about 10 minutes or so.

6. 6

   Place in a greased bowl and allow to rise covered with plastic wrap until doubled in volume, about 1 1/2 hours.

7. 7

   Turn out and punch down. Shape into two loaves and place in 8 1/2 inch bread pans.

8. 8

   Allow to rise until the dough is about 3/4 risen.

9. 9

   Bake in a preheated oven at 350F for about 35 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove from pans and cool on a rack.