Farmhouse Bread

Farmhouse Bread




2 Tbsp active dry yeast

1 cup warm water

4 cups warm milk

1/2 cup oil

6 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp salt

2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour

8 1/2 cups all purpose flour, divided

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Sprinkle the yeast into the water.� Set aside.�



In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, oil, sugar, and salt.�

Add the whole wheat flour and 2 1/2 cups of the all purpose flour.� Mix in the

yeast mixture.� Add the remaining flour.� Let rest for 10 minutes.� Knead for 5

minutes.� Allow the dough to double in bulk.�



Punch down. Allow to double in bulk a second time.� Divide the dough into

quarters.� Place into four greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans and allow to double in

size once more.�



Bake at 400 F.. for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375 F and bake for 5

minutes. Next, reduce the heat to 350 F and bake for 20 minutes, then reduce the

heat to 325 F and bake for 5 minutes.�



Makes 4 loaves.