Easy Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

There is nothing better than the smell and taste of freshly baked homemade bread.  Bread is much easier to bake than you think.  And i'ts far tastier than the bread you buy from the supermarket.  This recipe creates a beautiful, delicious, soft whole wheat bread that is to die for.

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups warm water
1 packet dry yeast
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
3 tablespoons soft butter
3 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat grain
1/2 tsp salt

That's all you need.  Seriously! I told you this recipe was easy!

Method
 Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (375 F)
Put the warm water in a mixing bowl and make sure it is warm to the touch and not hot.  Add the dry yeast and put aside for 5 minutes until it starts to froth.
Mix the maple syrup or honey together with the soft butter.  I usually pit it in the microwave for about 30 seconds.
Add the maple syrup and soft butter mixture to the yeast mixture.
Add in the salt.
Slowly add in the flour, mixing it in.  You might need to add in a little extra flour to get the right consistency.  The dough should not be sticky to the touch.  You should be able to knead it without it sticking to your hands.
Cover the bowl and put it in a warm place so the dough can rise for about 30 minutes.
Punch the dough down and put it in a greased or lined loaf pan.  Cover and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
 It should have more or less doubled its size.
Place in the oven and bake for about 40 minutes until it sounds hollow when you knock on it.
There you have it!  Easiest bread ever!

Cindy Vine is the author of numerous novels including Defective, Not Telling, Hush baby and The Freedom Club.  All her books are available on Amazon in both ebook and paperback format.