Sprouted grain bread

 INGREDIENTS

2 1⁄2 cups water, warm
2 tablespoons yeast (I provided a yeast starter previously).
1⁄2 cup oil
1⁄2 cup honey or sugar of your choice
1 tablespoon salt
2 cups grain mixed sprouts (whole or lightly ground)
4 cups flour (any combo of wheat, rye and white you like) can mix up your own in blender if you like. 
3 -4 cups flour (any combination)

DIRECTIONS

1. To soften yeast:.
2. Combine in a large bowl:.
3. 2 1/2 cups warm water.
4. 2 scant Tbs. active dry yeast.
5. Allow the yeast to proof (bubble) for 5 minutes.
6. Stir in:.
7. 1/2 cup oil.
8. 1/2 cup honey.
9. 1 Tbs. salt.
10. 2 cups sprouted grains, whole or ground lightly.
11. 4 cups flour (any combo of wheat, rye and white you like) Beat well. Cover and let this “sponge” sit 45-60 minutes.
12. Stir down and gradually add:.
13. 3-4 cups flour (any combination). Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
14. Place dough into a greased bowl, turn it over and around to coat all of the dough.
15. Cover and let rise until doubled (60-90 minutes).
16. Knead dough down in the bowl, divide and shape into 2-3 loaves. Place in well greased loaf pans and cover.
17. Let rise 60 minutes or until almost doubled.
18. Bake at 375º for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove loaves from pans and cool on wire racks.

Makes 2-3 loaves.