Waldorf: Tuesday - Red Day Bread

 Bread

1. Sponge: Combine and set aside, 1/4 C lukewarm water, 2 T yeast and 1/4 tsp maple syrup
2. Combine: 1/4 C oil, 1/2 C maple syrup, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 2 C water
3. Add steps 1 and 2 together along with 1 1/2 C flour, stir 200 times, then let it rest 5 - 10 minutes.
4. Add 4 C whole wheat flour (can substitute 1/2 C oats for the flour)
5. Knead, add flour as needed.
6. Shape on an oiled pan, then bake in 375 degree oven for 45 minutes.
7. Note: if making rolls then bake 375 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Snack Blessing
Earth who gives to us this food,
Sun who makes it ripe and good,
Dear Earth, Dear Sun, by you we live,
Our loving thanks to you we give.
Amen.

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Blessing on our food.