Picky Toddler Bread (For Your Kitchenaid)

Super Yummy & Good For You Bread! Even my picky boy eats this :) The spelt flour not only adds a unique nutty flavor but because of its high water solubility, its vital nutrients are quickly absorbed into the body. The Vital Wheat Gluten adds an extra punch of Vitamin C and protein (not to mention a prettier loaf). As a reminder-- Wheat breads need extra rising time, so make sure your bread doubles in size before punching it down and before sticking it in the oven. Prep time includes rise time.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 50 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 2 loaves

Ingredients

• 4  cups  unbleached bread flour
• 1  cup  spelt flour
• 1  cup whole wheat flour
• 8  teaspoons vital wheat gluten
• 1 (1/4ounce) package active dry yeast
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 2 1⁄2 cups milk
• 1⁄3 cup raw sugar
• 2  tablespoons raw sugar
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons butter flavor shortening

Directions

1. In a large bowl mix all the flours.
2. Add all the flour EXCEPT 2 cups to your KitchenAid mixer.
3. Add Salt, Yeast & Vital Wheat Gluten to mixer.
4. Turn to speed 2 and mix for 30 seconds.
5. In a saucepan or microwave safe bowl add milk, shortening, & Sugar. Heat to 120°F to 130°F.
6. On Speed 2, slowly add warm liquid to flour mixture, mixing for about 1 minute.
7. Still on Speed 2, add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough clings to hook and cleans sides of bowl, about 3 minutes.
8. Knead on Speed 2 for 10-15 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.
9. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.
10. Cover; let rise in warm place, until doubled.
11. Punch dough down.
12. Divide dough in half.
13. Shape each half into a loaf.
14. Place each loaf into a greased 8 1/2x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch bread pan.
15. Cover; let rise in warm place till doubled, about an hour.
16. Brush tops with milk right before you stick them in the oven to.
17. Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes.
18. Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.