100% Whole Wheat Bread (100% Tam Bugday Unlu Ekmek)

100% Whole Wheat Bread (100% Tam Bugday Unlu Ekmek)

3 ½ cups whole wheat flour

1 package dry yeast

1/3 cup lukewarm milk

¼ cup honey

1 cup lukewarm water

¼ cup canola oil

1 ½ tsp salt to taste

For glaze:

1 Tbsp yogurt

1 Tbsp water

Place the lukewarm water, honey and the yeast into a bowl. Stir well to dissolve the honey and the yeast. Add milk, canola oil, salt and flour; knead for 10 minutes, till dough becomes elastic. The more you knead the better your bread will come out. Cover the dough with a plastic wrap or a clean cloth  and let it rest for 2 hours in a warm place, till it rises up to double its volume. Place dough on the counter and punch to release air. Cut the dough into two pieces then make a loaf shape. Grease two loaf pans and place both of the dough pieces. Cover it with a clean cloth and leave it for ½-1 hours to rise in a warm place (If you have time let it rest for 2 hours).

Mix 1 Tbsp yogurt and 1 Tbsp water in a small bowl, then brush the surface of the bread with this glaze. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Place the bread on the middle rack. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until becomes golden brown. Take out of the oven and cover with a clean cloth or towel to keep the bread soft.