Honey and Oat Whole Wheat Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 cup of oats. Let stand for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey and sprinkle 1 packet of active dry yeast over the mixture. Let it sit until the yeast is dissolved and starts to foam, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Mix in

4. 4

   5 cups of whole wheat flour,

5. 5

   5 cup of all-purpose flour, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir until a sticky dough forms.

6. 6

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes, adding more flour if necessary.

7. 7

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

8. 8

   Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise again until nearly doubled, about 30-45 minutes.

9. 9

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).

10. 10

    Bake the bread for 35-40 minutes, or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. If the top gets too brown, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.

11. 11

    Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.