Jim Vorheis
2 pk Dry yeast
1 c Warm water
2 tb Brown sugar
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Flour
1 1/4 c Scalded milk, cooled to warm
1/4 c Honey
2 ts Salt
1 3/4 c Whole wheat flour
1/4 c Wheat germ
3 1/2 c White flour
Makes 2 large loaves or 3 small loaves. In a large mixing bowl combine
yeast, water, brown sugar, salt and the 1/2 cup of flour. Beat until
smooth. Cover and let stand in warm place 15 minutes. Add to this
mixture the scalded milk, honey, salt, whole wheat flour and wheat
germ. Beat 2 minutes with electric mixer and gradually stir in about
3 1/2 cups white flour. Form into smooth ball on floured surface.
Cover with bowl and let rest 10 minutes. Knead thoroughly and divide
into 2 or 3 balls. Cover with bowl and let rest again. Shape each
ball into a loaf and place in 2 well-greased standard loaf pans or 3
8×4-inch pans. Cover and let rise in warm place 45-60 minutes, or
until doubled in bulk. Bake at 375 F for 35-40 minutes.
Colorado Cache Cookbook (1978) From the collection of Jim Vorheis
Yields
6 Servings