Honey Wheat Bread - in a Bag

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine 1 C all purpose flour, 2 pkg yeast, 1 C warm water and 1 T honey in a 2 gal heavy duty freeze plastic bag (Ziploc Jumbo)

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   Squeeze upper part of bag to force out air. Close top of bag tightly between thumb and index finger

3. 3

   Rest bag on table, mix by working bag with fingers about 20 seconds or until all ingredients are completely blended

4. 4

   Let bag rest about 15 minutes

5. 5

   Add remaining ingredients, except flour

6. 6

   Mix by working bag with fingers. Add Whole wheat flour; mix thoroughly. Then gradually add remaining all purpose flour until a stiff dough is formed, about 2-1/2 C or until dough pulls away from bag

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   Turn dough out onto floured surface. Divide dough in half. Knead each half 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Add more flour, if necessary

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   Cover with plastic bag. Let rest 10 minutes

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   Flatten dough into a 12 x 7 inch rectangle. At narrow end fold corners to center to form a point. Beginning with point roll dough tightly towards you. Pinch the edges to seal. Press dough at each end to seal and fold ends under

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    Place seam down in a greased 8-1/2 x 4-1/2 x 2-1/4 loaf pan. Repeat with second loaf

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    Cover loosely with plastic bag and let rise in warm place 45-60 minute or until doubled

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    Uncover. Bake on lower rack in 400 F oven 30-35 minutes or until deep golden brown

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    Remove from pan immediately. Cool on rack