Homemade Honey Wheat Bread

I have been wanting to make bread with my pink mixer for quite some time. A few Sunday's ago I was home alone for a while, so I decided why not? The dough hook attachment made kneading so easy - it did all of the work for me! I think it turned out really well and will definitely make it again. I gave the second loaf to my Mom and Dad, because that's just the kind of daughter I am - ha ha, but you could freeze it if you like.

Honey Wheat Bread

from Two Peas and Their Pod

3 cups whole wheat flour (I used King Arthur brand)

1 T vital wheat gluten

2 packets of rapid rise yeast

2 1/2 cups warm water

In large bowl (preferably a KitchenAid), add the 3 cups flour, wheat gluten and yeast. Stir. Add in warm water and stir until combined. Let sit for 10 minutes.

1/3 cup canola oil

1/3 cup honey

1 1/2 T lemon juice (fresh squeezed is best)

1 T salt

3 1/2 - 4 cups whole wheat flour

Mix the oil, honey, lemon juice and salt in a small bowl. Add to flour mixture after the 10 minutes. Mix until combined. Add in the additional flour and mix. Now knead the dough for 10 minutes with the dough hook. When it is done divide the dough into two loaves. Make sure they are even. Shape them into loaf form. Place the dough into 2 loaf pans that have been sprayed with cooking spray. Cover with a clean towel and let rise for 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. After the loaves ahve risen, bake them for 30 minutes. They should be golden brown. Let cool before slicing, if you can wait.