The KaiKai Book

Whole Wheat Bread Recipe. Makes one 9x5 loaf bread. Bakes @ 375 until internal temperature reaches 190F degrees. and its golden brown (25-27min). 1st proof: 45-50 min (doubled in size). 2nd proof: 1:00 hour -1hour :10min (doubled in size). 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, Pinch of brown sugar, 1/2 cup warm water (105-110F degrees), 3/4 cup buttermilk (room temperature), 1/8 cup honey, 1/8 cup of vegetable oil, 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour (14% protein), 2 cups all purpose flour. NOTES: * To make your own buttermilk: Measure out 3/4 cup of room temperature whole milk minus 2 tsp. Then add 2 tsp of white vinegar or lemon juice and whisk. It will start to curdle. *If bread is browning too much you can place a piece of foil paper over it. Do not wrap the bread. You can lay the foil on the rack right above the bread.