We love how simple and delicious the country’s FAIR BREAD recipe is!
Ingredients:
3 pkg. dry yeast
1/3 c. honey
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. dry milk
2 c. whole wheat flour
4 1/2 c. warm water
1/4 c. melted shortening
12-14 c. flour
1 c. rye flour
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Dissolve yeast in water; add honey and eggs.
In large bowl mix dry milk, salt and 4 cups of flour (for whole wheat bread, substitute whole wheat and rye flour for 3 cups).Add yeast mixture and mix well. Add shortening and let stand until bubbles form (20 minutes).
Add flour, 1 cup at a time until stiff. Turn on floured board and knead until elastic. Let rise in greased bowl until double. Form into 4 loaves.
Let rise to 1 1/2 inches above pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes; reduce to 375 degrees and bake 20 minutes. Loaves should sound hollow. Cool on rack before wrapping. Freezes well. Makes 4 loaves.
Notes: Begin with whole wheat and rye flour for whole wheat bread. Bon Appetit!
