Sourdough Honey Whole Wheat Bread

 Sourdough Honey Whole Wheat Bread

This recipe is simple and I think it’s one that appeals to the masses. We also love this shaped into rolls.

• 1 c active sourdough starter
•  2 c warm water
• ⅔ c honey
• 1 c applesauce
• 1 T salt
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 8-9 c whole wheat flour

 

 

 

Combine the yeast, water, honey, applesauce, salt, and vinegar in the bowl of a stand mixer or bosch. Mix to combine on low speed.

 

Add in 3-4 c flour until a shaggy dough forms.

 

Turn off the mixer and allow the dough to sit for 20-30 minutes. This allows the flour to soak up moisture so that you don’t add too much flour.

 

Once the dough has been sitting for 20-30 minutes, turn the mixer back on and add more flour 1/2 c at a time, until the dough cleans the sides of the mixer. Knead on low speed for about 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth and elastic (doesn’t tear when you stretch it with your fingers).

 

 Place the dough in a large greased bowl and cover with a lid or greased plastic wrap.

 

Set in a warm place for 8-12 hours.

 

Once the dough has doubled in size, shape into 2-3 loaves (depending on their size) and place in greased bread pans.  (7 mini loaves 10-11 oz)

 

Allow to rise covered with greased plastic wrap for another 2-2.5 hours. I like to put them in the oven with the light on for this second rise to keep them nice and warm.

 

Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the bottom of the loaf reads 180-190 degrees.    25-30 minutes for mini loaves.

 

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