Nauvoo Bread

Ingredients: 2 1/2 Cups Water(slightly hot) 1/2 Cup Sugar 1/2 Cup Powdered Milk 1 Tablespoons Yeast 1/2 cup Potato Flakes 1/4 Cup Oil 1 Tablespoons Salt 2 1/2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour 2-3 Cups White Flour Directions: Step 1: Combine slightly hot water, sugar, powdered milk, and yeast in a large bowl. Stir to combine and dissolve the sugar. Wait a few minutes to allow yeast to begin bubbling. Step 2: Stir in potato flakes, oil, and salt. Step 3: Add whole wheat flour and stir 300 strokes or for 3 minutes to develop gluten. Add 2-3 cups white flour and knead the dough. Knead for 15 minutes – adding a little more flour if needed. Step 4: Let dough rise to double – takes about an hour. Punch dough down and allow to raise again. Shape into smooth round loaves, place on greased cookie sheet and allow to rise again. Step 5: Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.