Whole Wheat Bread Loaf

Mix the warm water and yeast

Let it rest for 5 minutes

Add the honey and mix well

Add the olive oil, half of the flour, and all of the salt

Beat with a mixer on medium speed for about 10 minutes

Add more flour until the dough is firm

Knead on a floured surface until the dough is smooth and elastic

Shape into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap

Let it rise for 1 hour

Punch down the dough and let it rise for another 1 hour

Punch down the dough again and divide into two parts

Roll out each part into a rectangle, roll up like a croissant, and seal the ends

Place in two loaf pans, about 25 x 12 x 7 cm

Let it rise until the dough has slightly exceeded the edge of the pan

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (moderate heat) for 1 hour

Remove from the oven and let cool

Brush with butter while the loaves are still warm

Yield: 2 loaves.