1 oz/30 g fresh yeast or 2 (1/4-oz/7-g) packages
active dry yeast
1 tsp sugar
1 1/4 cups/310 ml warm water
3 1/2 cups/525 g whole-wheat/whole meal flour
2 cups/300 g unbleached white flour
1-2 tsp salt
Method:
Dissolve the
yeast and sugar in 4 tablespoons of water and set
aside for 15 minutes, until foamy.
Sift both flours
and salt into a large bowl. Mix in the yeast mixture
and enough of the remaining water to make a stiff
dough. Knead until smooth and elastic.
Place in an oiled
bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour. Turn out onto
a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes.
Divide the dough
into two equal portions and shape into long loaves.
Sprinkle with
flour and use a serrated knife to cut diagonal
slashes about 1/4 inch (5 mm) deep along the top of
each loaf. Repeat, making slashes in the other
direction to create a grid pattern.
Place the loaves
on two baking sheets, cover with a cloth, and let
rest for 11/2
hours.
Preheat the oven
to 400°F/200°C/gas 6. Bake for 40 minutes, or until
risen and dark brown.
Vegetarian
Recipes - Whole-Wheat Bread Recipe
