5 C Warm Water (105 to 115 degrees) 3 Tbsp Instant Yeast (I use SAF brand) 1/2 c. Honey 1/2 c. Oil (can use half as much when using fresh flour) 2 Tbsp Dough Enhancer (optional) 13 c. Flour (fresh ground, above 13% protein is best) 1/2 c. Vital Wheat Gluten (helps stop crumbling, makes a lighter loaf) 1 1/2 Tbsp Real Salt or Sea Salt Add water, honey, yeast, oil and 5 cups of flour. Turn on your kitchen machine, then add the vital-wheat gluten, remaining flour (until dough cleans sides of bowl),dough enhancer and salt. While the mixer is still running, push the auto-knead button if you have one, otherwise let it knead on a medium speed for 3-4 minutes. Remove dough from bowl, form loaves, let raise for 25 minutes, then bake for 30 minutes at 350. I usually get 5 loaves from this recipe. I also pat the top of the loaves after I form them before putting them in the pan to help get rid of air bubbles. I also spread a little oil or spray non-stick cooking spray on the tops of the loaves to...
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