At The Door Bowdoin Bulletin 2023

Whole Wheat Bread 1) Small Bowl 2 tsp honey 1 1/2 C lukewarm water 3 Tb yeast 2) Pan on Stove 2 C milk 2 C hot (tap) water 1 C molasses 1/2 C olive oil 1/2 C honey 3) Combine 1 and 2 The temperature is Key Warmish, not too hot 4) Grind wheat This may be done first or inbetween doing the first two steps 5) Big Mixing Bowl Ideal is pottery since it holds heat 15 -16 C wheat 2 1/4 tsp salt 6) Mix all together / Knead 5-10 minutes Oil top / cover with a damp cloth Rise 1 to 1 1/2 hour 7) Push / knead / divide into 6 loaves Oil bread pans Put into bread pans / oil top Cover with dry cloth Rise 1/2 hour 8) Oven on to 350 Bake app 40 minutes - oven temps vary When done, place on cooling racks Brush butter on tops We always cut, butter, and honey the first loaf right away! Enjoy! Marilyn Bowdoin