Homemade Wheat Bread

This recipe does have real sugar but not a ton. You can replace it with something else if you want.

Homemade Whole-Wheat Bread

Stir the following together and set aside:
1/4 cup warm water
1 tablespoon yeast
1 teaspoon sugar

In a separate bowl, mix together:
2 1/2 cups hot water
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 tablespoon salt
3 cups whole-wheat flour

Add yeast mixture and mix for 5 to 10 minutes.

Next add:
1/2 cup potato flakes (optional)
3 to 4 more cups whole-wheat flour

Mix until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Divide the dough into 2 loaves and place in bread pans coated with cooking spray. Let the dough rise until it doubles in size; if you're in a hurry, let it rise for about 30 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown. Makes 2 loaves.

Recipe taken from "Tip-A-Day Guide for Healthy Living" by Melanie Douglass