Whole Wheat Honey Bread

Ok..so bread baking is not very manly...at all...but this bread is delicious! It is dense and hearty and easy to make. A thick yet delicate crust is formed on top and the inside and fluffy and tender.  A perfect bread for any time of the year and goes well with any meal (especially steak)!

Whole Wheat Honey Bread
Ingredients:
1 Package of Dry Yeast
1/4 C Lukewarm Water
1 1/4 C Hot Water
1/4 C Honey
2 T Shortening (or Butter)
1 1/2 t Salt
2 1/2 C Whole Wheat Flour (divided)
2 C All Purpose Bread Flour (divided)
1 t Cinnamon
1/4 C Brown Sugar

Directions:
1) Sprinkle yeast over lukewarm water.  Let sit for about 10 minutes or until the top becomes foamy.
2) In a large bowl, combine hot water, honey, shortening, and salt.  Stir mixture until honey and shortening are dissolved.
3) Let cool to lukewarm and add the yeast water to the honey water.
4) Slowly sift 1 1/2 C of the whole wheat flour and 1 C of the bread flour into the water mixture, stirring constantly.
5) Add the remaining flour as needed until the dough comes together.
6) Incorporate the cinnamon and brown sugar into the dough.
7) Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface and knead for 10 minutes.
8) Transfer dough to a well-greased bowl and turn to coat the dough. Cover and let the dough rise for 1 1/2 hours.
9) Punch the dough down and form into a ball. Cover and let the dough sit for 10 minutes.
10) Shape the dough into a greased loaf pan and allow the dough to rise for 45 minutes.
11) Preheat oven to 375F.
12) Bake for 40-45 minutes.  Remove loaf and allow the bread to cool for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition:
(12 Slices)
Cals-210, Fat-2g, Protein-5g

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