Hearty Harvest Bread

Delicious whole wheat bread for a chilly fall day 

(with a hint of cinnamon and holidays to come)!!

Hearty Harvest Bread

Stir together in kitchen aid:

2 1/2 cups of warm water

3 Tablespoons honey

5 Tablespoons olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 Tablespoon sour pickle juice (or lemon or vinegar)

2 Tablespoons yeast

2 eggs

Add:

5 cups whole wheat flour one cup at a time - beat until smooth

Add: 1/2 cup each: raisens, nuts, oatmeal, apple pieces cut small

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Add: 2 to 3 cups white unbleached flour until thick enough to hold shape

Knead in kitchen aid for 8 minutes

Let set an hour or two

Form into 3 loaves and place in loaf pans

preheat oven to 400 degrees

let bread rise until doubles as oven is heating

Bake for 30 minutes

Absolutely delicious!!