TUSCAN WHOLE WHEAT HERB BREAD

TUSCAN WHOLE WHEAT HERB BREAD image

Categories Bread

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/3 cups Warm Water (105 to 115 degreesF
1 pkg. active dry yeast or 21/4 t.
2 T of your favoriate herb. (thyme, sage, basil or oregano or all together making the 2 T.
1 1/2 t. salt (kosher preferred)
1 t. sugar or honey (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 to 2 1/2 cups bread flour

Steps:

In a large bowl, stir together the warm water, yeast, oil spices and sugar. Let mix stand for 5 minutes. Using a wooden spoon or mixer stir in the whole wheat flour about 1/2 cup at a time, stir in the bread flour as well until most of the flour has been absorbed and the dough forms a ball. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in the remaining dough to bake the ball moderately stiff, smooth and elastic (6 to 8 min). Shape the dough into a ball, then place in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place until double. Punch down, let rest for 10 min. Lightly grease a baking sheet, shape dough 8X4. let rise again. Slash loaf and place in a 375 degree oven for about 25 to 30. Cover with foil if necessary for the last 15 min to prevent over browning.