Light Wheat Bread

Name: Light Wheat Bread
Yield: makes one 2-pound loaf
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups (11.25 ounces) unbleached high-gluten or bread flour; 1 1/2 cups (6.75 ounces) whole-wheat flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons (.75 ounce) granulated sugar or honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons (.38 ounce) salt; 3 tablespoons (1 ounce) powdered milk (DMS); 1 1/2 teaspoons (.17 ounce) instant yeast; 2 tablespoons (1 ounce) shortening or unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) water, at room temperature

January 26, 2012

Here, whole-wheat flour accounts for 33 percent of the total flour, which is the most popular formula for making light wheat bread. The result is a loaf similar to the soft wheat breads purchased off the shelves. Of course, this is a poor compromise for whole-grain purists, which is why I am also including a bread formula with 100 percent whole wheat (page 270).. But there are times when you just want a tasty, soft, but not altogether white sandwich bread, and this versatile loaf fits the bill.

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