Communion Bread for Zion Lutheran Church, Spring City, PA

Thndrus's Note:

Bread we use in our Holy Communion services at church. *** The dough can be made in a bread machine, but will still be cooked in the oven. Follow the direction for your machine when adding the ingrediants and use the dough setting.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 2 hrs
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 5 rounds

• 7/8 cup warm water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
• 1 (1/4 ounce) packet yeast
• 1 1/3 cups white flour
• 4 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/3 cups whole wheat flour

Directions:

1. In a bowl dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. Stir in honey, oil and salt.
3. Add flour and mix with hands.
4. Turn dough onto a lightly floured board and knead for 5 minuets.
5. When elastic, place dough in a bowl and cover lightly with plastic wrap.
6. Let dough rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours.
7. Turn dough out on a lightly floured board and knead a few times.
8. Roll to 1/4 inch thickness.
9. Cut into 4 inch rounds (a coffee can works well for this).
10. Score deeply with a sharp knife or pastry knife in a cross shape, cutting almost to the bottom.
11. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake at 375 for 10 to 12 minuets.
12. The bread WILL NOT brown noticeably, so it should not be baked longer then that.