DAD'S BREAD

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Number Of Ingredients 7

Steps:

1. In a large Pyrex measuring cup, microwave water to 110°F.
2. Take some water (~30g) from the measuring cup and mix with the yeast in a small bowl. Stir until yeast is completely dissolved.
3. Take another 30g from the measuring cup and reserve for the end in case dough is too dry.
4a. Return the yeast mixture to the measuring cup.
4b. Mix the honey and salt to the measuring cup.
4c. In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat and bread flour along with the flax seed.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry. Mix with a wooden spoon or KitchenAid/Mixer for about 5 minutes until dough looks and feels smooth and elastic. Tip: Pull through the dough with the back of the spoon until the "grain-i-ness" becomes smooth.
6. Cover with a damp towel and let rise 2 - 4 hours. It's done rising when it looks slightly collapsed.
7. Refrigerate in bowl with LOOSE lid for 2 - 4 hours before baking. Dough can be refrigerated for up to 10 days or frozen. Bread will taste more sour the longer it sits.
8. Take out of fridge. Place in greased baking pan or form Artesian-style on flat sheet. Let rise about 1 hour.
9. Place empty metal baking pan on lower rack and preheat oven to 450°F.
10. Score length of dough with sharp knife about ½ inch deep.
11. When the oven is preheated, half-fill the baking pan with water.
11b. Place dough in oven and close door immediately to trap the steam.
12. Bake for 35 - 40 min. Test bread with skewer for wet dough before removing.