Ingredients
1 tablespoon active dry yeast1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)3 tablespoons butter, softened2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons molasses2 cups Sourdough Starter3 tablespoons toasted wheat germ1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 cup whole wheat flour3-1/4 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flourCanola oil
Preparation
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the butter, honey, molasses, Sourdough Starter, wheat germ, sugar, baking soda, salt, whole wheat flour and 2 cups all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in 2 greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Brush with oil. Bake at 375° until browned, 25-30 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
