Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2009

This is the best recipe for bread that I have found. I took the suggestion to use 1/4 molasses and 3/4 honey after finding the taste too strong. I add 9 tbs. of vital wheat gluten for nice raising. I use 5 cups fine grind wheat and 4 cups course grind wheat. Since we usually don't have applesauce, I just microwave an apple or pear to start the yeast it. I also use whole flax seed. It is great tasting bread with fantastic texture with the whole grains!

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Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2009

This is a wonderful whole wheat bread. I halved the recipe and still ended up with enough to make a regular loaf and a round loaf. If I hadn't wanted to use my second bread pan for a different loaf of bread, I'm sure it would've made two loaf pans worth. It's hearty yet not too dense all at the same time. I added 5 tbs of vital wheat gluten and it rose very well. Thanks for the recipe!

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pomplemousse

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Home Town: Pendleton, Oregon, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2009

great recipe! I didnt have cracked wheat, or sunflower seeds so put in 1/4 cup chopped fine walnuts. I used 3/4 cup honey to 1/4 cup molasses. I added probably 2 to 2 1/2 cups more flour. I made it in my kitchen aid mixer..heavy duty one. I mixed it on Speed 2 until it just came away from sides. Also my flour was freshly ground whole wheat from the farmers market. This recipe is big! I got 12 buns, 1 10"round, 2 --9 1/2 x 5 1/2 loaves. The texture is light and the taste is lovely. I found my bread ready in 25 minutes. I used a thermometer to 200degrees. I think you could make this recipe in any shape.

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cocojo

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2009

LOVE THIS BREAD! I make it as it's written. I've changed this to be my regular bread recipe that I use for sandwhiches and then shaped differently with toppings for a meal type bread. It does make a lot. When I rise it in the sun I get 3 loaves in medium sized pans and 1 log-shaped free form loaf. I love that it's whole wheat, no white flour and it's not too dense. It did take me a while to perfect it. If it's not perfect the first time, keep trying.

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Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2009

i loved this bread! and so did my family!! i made one pan of rolls and two gigantic loaves. shared it with my nco-workers. excellent!

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cindy

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Reviewed: May 25, 2009

This is an absolutely wonderful recipe. I've made this at least six to eight times and it always comes out beautifully. The only warning I'd like to give is that it yields four loaves (not two) so make sure you have extra loaf pans! Also, because of all the grains it needs a bit of help rising. I add about 8-10 Tbs. of Vital Wheat Gluten (Bobs Red Mill can be found in any supermarket) and it rises very well. The last bit of advice I'll give you is that due to the abundant amount of loaves this recipe yields, I like to thickly slice this bread and lay out the slices in a gallon freezer ziploc (with wax paper between the slices) and freeze them. I just take out a slice for my breakfast, toast it and slather with butter and jam, and I have breakfast for weeks - and there's still enough to give one or two loaves away.

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2009

This is an excellent recipe. I tried it only once and have had rave reviews from my family and friends. It has quickly become a staple in my home! Cheri Tyler

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2008

When they sold out of our favorite bread at the farmer's market, I came home and searched for a bread to make. This is wonderful. It is dense and very tasty. It does make ALOT of bread...definately use more than 2 bread pans!!!

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Kathe

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Reviewed: May 22, 2008

My fiancee loves this bread and makes it all the time. As good as it tastes, it's still a bit heavy for me.

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Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2008

This was hearty, grainy, and moist--exactly what I was looking for! I did use a little more honey than molasses (still used a cup combined), and I liked the result. This made quite a bit of bread! My bread pans are a little smaller than 9x5", so I knew I'd have more than two loaves, but I ended up with five fat loaves, which was awesome. I did add a few cups more flour, but that's to be expected in a bread recipe--the amount is quite variable depending on humidity and such. Thanks so much for the recipe!

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Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2008

I have a passion for bread. I read the other reviews but had a feeling it would work out. Not only did it rise double in size, but it tripled...each time it rose--AND baked. I almost cried when it rose so much. I just love that feeling :) The trick is LOVE and not overworking it. I was in a hurry--and I think that helped. Make sure you have good yeast. I just made one loaf--cut the recipe in half. Thank you so much for the recipe; I hope your son is healthy and happy. Best, Jennifer

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Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2006

I had to add a whole lot more flour to get this to the right consistency. Didn't rise very much in the hour, but bread turned out wonderful. Nice hearty taste.

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Reviewed: May 23, 2006

This bread is good. It is nice and moist for an all wheat bread. I had to add a lot more flour when kneading (at least a cup.) The recipe makes a lot of bread, so I would recommend spliting it into more than two pans. I used two pans and split the rest between mini loaf pans. My 2 year old daughter loves the mini loaves. My only change would be to reduce the molasses. Next time I might increase the honey and decrease the molasses because it is a very strong flavor. Overall, a recipe I will use again!

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Reviewed: May 12, 2006

This bread was healthy and delicious but...I had to add a bit of flour to reduce stickiness during kneading. It oozed over the pan when baking and I had to trim. But...it was so yummy! Next time I'll make it into 4 loaves.

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