Honey and Oat Whole Wheat Bread

Preparación

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

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   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.

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   Mix in

4. 4

   5 cups of whole wheat flour,

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

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

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   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.

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   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.

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