Gifts in a Jar: One Hour Whole Wheat Bread Mix. Whole wheat bread mix in a jar for gift giving. Bread is ready in one hour from start to finish.
Ingredients
2 ⅔cupswhole wheat flouror all purpose, or whole wheat bread flour or a combination
2 ¼teaspoonsRapid Rise yeastmay be labelled for Bread Machines - one packet
¾teaspoonssalt
Instructions
Combine ingredients and place in a 1 quart mason jar (24-28 ounce jars are actually better if you have them). Decorate jar and add instructions.
Notes
Be sure to include a copy of the baking instructions with each jar. (printable version here)Combine contents of the jar with 1 ½ cups warm water (about 100 degrees) and 1 teaspoon of honey or molasses. Stir to combine. Dough should stick to the spoon slightly, if it does not add a little more water.Put dough in an 8 ½ x 4 ½ x 3 bread pan and spread evenly.Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the bread pan near the oven and cover with a towel for 20-30 minutes until it has risen over the top of the pan.Bake for 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350 and bake for another 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes then remove loaf from pan.