Whole Wheat French Bread

Name: Whole Wheat French Bread
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 2 loaves, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon yeast; 1 1/2 cups warm water; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 2 cups white flour

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Recipe by Marg CaymanDesigns

The original recipe used all white flour but we have found we prefer the half and half. It is a good bread to serve with soups and spaghetti. Preparation includes rise time.

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READY IN: 3hrs 30mins

SERVES: 12

YIELD: 2 loaves

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

tablespoon yeast
1 ¹⁄₂

cups warm water
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons salt
3

tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons canola oil
2

cups whole wheat flour
2

cups white flour

DIRECTIONS

Dissolve yeast in water, I add a pinch of sugar, and let rest about 5 minutes or until it begins to foam.
Stir in salt, oil and half of flour.
Gradually add remaining flour, mixing well.
Knead 8-10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
Place in greased bowl and let rise until double (1/2-1 hour) Punch down and let rise again until double.
Punch down and divide into 1-4 pieces, depending on the size loaves desired.
Roll into an oblong shape and then roll up, starting on long side; pinch to seal, forming long thin loaves.
Place on greased cookie sheet.
Slash top of dough with knife 3-5 times diagonally down each loaf.
Brush with water and let raise till double again (about 1 hour).
Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
Use within one day or double wrap and freeze.

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