JoAnne's Simple Bread

I do not take any credit for this very yummy bread.

Prepare:
5 Cups Warm Water (microwave for 3 1/2 minutes)

Mix in glass 2 cup measuring cup:
1/2 cup of prepared water
3 Tbs yeast

1 Tbs powdered barley malt or another sweetener of your choice (honey)

Let sit for a few minutes.

In Mixer add:
The rest of the warm water
2 Tbs Salt

2/3 Cup oil

5 cups Wheat Flour

Beat until just mixed Add Yeast mixture and beat. Let sit 20-30 minutes. To allow the dough to sponge (let the yeast grow).

Add 5 more cups Wheat Flour (if using spelt, add 2-3 more cups)

(Watch for elevation, making too sticky or too thick.)

Mix 10 minutes.

Side Note: may need more or less flour.  If the dough is too stiff, drizzle a little warm water and beat in.  If the dough is too soft, add more wheat flour.

Let dough sit in the mixer while you grease the loaf pans.

Divide into greased loaf pans (Mom uses  5 (8.5 x 4.5 x 2.5) Pyrex Loaf Pans) May season loaves as desired (she uses a brush and with melted butter, butters the top)

Heat oven to 400 degrees while loaves are rising to double in size. (should be to the top of pan)

Bake 10 minutes.

Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees and bake for approximately 15 minutes. Watch for bread to be done, this time can fluctuate

Pull out of the oven, turn out of loaf pan onto rack or cloth to cool.  Cover with a cloth or just plain devour!

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Can be used for Cinnamon rolls, or dinner rolls

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