ATK Whole wheat bread

Whole wheat bread

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Soaker 16.5 oz whole wheat flour 1/2 cup wheat germ 16 oz whole milk combine ingredients, knead until smooth, refrigerate overnight

Step 2

Sponge 11 oz bread flour 8 oz warm water 1/2 tsp instant yeast combine ingredients, let stand 8-24 hours

Step 3

Cut up the soaker and combine it with remaining ingredients in stand mixer. mix 2 min. on low to form cohesive mass. Turn machine to medium and mix 8 to 10 minutes or until windowpane. Knead by hand to smooth out the dough for minute. Deposit intp oiled bowl or container. Ferment 90 minutes, stretching and folding half way through. Shape into two loaves. Preheat oven to 400F. Proof 60-90 minutes or until almost doubled Score loaves length wise down the center. LOad in the oven with steam Bake, rotating halfway, 40- 50 minutes, or until the loaves register 200 F in center