Whole-wheat Sourdough Bread

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until a dough forms. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Knead the dough at medium speed for 6 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove the dough to a greased bowl using an oiled spatula; cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and let it rise until doubled, about 60 to 90 minutes.

4. 4

   Shape the dough into an 8-inch loaf by gently folding over on a surface dusted with whole wheat flour.

5. 5

   Place the dough in a lightly greased 9"x 5" loaf pan.

6. 6

   Cover the loaf with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray. Let the loaf rise to 1-inch over the top of the pan. Preheat the oven to 350º F.

7. 7

   Remove the plastic wrap and bake the bread for 45 minutes. (205º F)

8. 8

   Remove the bread from the oven, cool for 10 minutes, and remove from pan.