**update this was called Ezekiel bread–the name of the recipe I had got it from. But I have learned it is not Ezekiel bread. I changed it to what I would call it.
This is a wonderful, light and sweeter tasting bread. It is a favorite of our families. Very simple to make.
- 3 pkg yeast
- 5 cups warm water
- 1 T plus 2/3 cups honey
- 2/3 cups oil
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 t salt
- 4 c flour
- 1 c wheat germ
- 6-8 cups more flour
First get your yeast mixture going. I add 1 cup warm tap water, 3 pkg yeast (or 3 T if you are using the bulk mix), and 1 T honey.
While your yeast is rising, I add the rest of the ingredients into the bowl.
4 cups warm water, 2/3 cups honey, 2/3 cups oil(I use coconut), 1/2 c sugar(I use raw), 2 t salt. I then add my yeast mixture and whisk away. Then add 4 c flour(I use white whole wheat) and 1 c wheat germ.
mix it with your mixer, a whisk, anything that you have will work
After you have mixed it for about 3 minutes you can add the rest of your flour, 1-2 cups at a time
Keep on mixing the flour into the dough.
You will have a nice spongey type dough. I knead it right in the bowl, no need to mess up your countertops. 
Transfer to a greased bowl and flip it, to coat the top of the dough.
Let it sit and rise for an hour or more, just keep punching it down until you are ready to form into loaves.
I use stainless steel pans, they cost more, but I have had these for years. It is better for your health, they clean up well, and they are very durable. Invest in a few if you can. Grease your pans before adding your dough.
Let rise until the dough almost fills the pan. Then you can preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Place in the oven for 40 minutes. When done let sit on counter for about 10 minutes. Then I pop them out of the pans, if they do not come out right away I just set them on their sides and they will release as they cool.
These freeze well if you are not able to eat them all in a few days. We love ours with butter and homemade freezer jam.
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Do you use all purpose or bread flour? Thank you.
We use white whole wheat flour for ours. You could use whatever kind you had on hand. Just slowly add in your cups of flour and you may need to add another cup or so, depending upon your mixture. Just work it in slowly. Knead it in until it is moldable and doughy, Stop before it gets too stiff.
Hi there!
What step do you add the yeast, water, honey mixture?
I apologize the post was not clearer…add it after it has become foamy…to your liquid mixture. It is very yummy…
Bread. Love it. Love to make it.
I also add plain yogurt to my mix. It does well with the yeast.
I use powdered milk in place of water. Makes a finer grain of bread.
Please try rolling out some dough. Spread ground sausage or weiners or ham over dough. Sprinkle any cheese you use. Roll up and lay on baking pan seam side down. Freeze or bake 350 till golden brown. Brush lightly with butter. Slice in nice pieces. We call it sausage bread no matter what we put in it.
Your wisdom is awesome!!!!! Thank you for your tips!!! I am going to try the milk for sure. My family will like the bread roll up things, we used to make them and called them stromboli. Not sure if that is the correct term but we called them that:)
Lois, how much plain yogurt and is that in place of an ingredient? Also do you warm the powdered milk??
What can you use instead of wheat germ? More flour?
hmmm..maybe grind up some oatmeal in the blender…or if none of that, use some more flour:)
I love the idea of making our own bread… Can you please tell me what size of bread loaf pans you use?
9 inch bread pans Norpro on Amazon
I only found on Amazon, Norpro 8.5 bread pans with mirror finish at $11.50 each. Is that the same as you have or simliar at least ?
Yes it is the one:)
Hi .can this recipe be cut in half?
yes it can
missing a few steps…..adding the yeast mixture ….and covering the dough,
…pinching off the dough into equal sizes per loaf pan. I’m excited to make this (I watched the video).
Thank you, I posted this a LONG time ago. I will fix now:)
Hello! How long can the loaf’s of bread last in the freezer?
After they are baked, they get a little harder the longer you store them. we usually then slice thin and pour on melted butter and cinnamon/sugar or garlic and parmesan then cover in foil and bake until soft. i would use a month for your gauge.
Thank you for the recipe! Quick question can I ommit the wheat germ and use wheat flour instead of regular?
Thank you!
I am sure you can! This is how I make it and love it, try it and see if you like it…best way to do it:)
Do you use wheat flour? Only or white flour. This sounds delicious. Thanks, Leslie
I use white wheat flour…..wheat flour is heavier and we do not like the heaviness of it:)
I made these today, in my toaster oven!! Such a heavenly recipe. Thank you for sharing!
oh delicious. Our families favorite.
Where do you get your flour from?
I order from an Amish bulk food store they deliver down my way from Michigan. http://www.clnf.org
How many loaves does this make??
5-6 loaves depending upon how much you put in each pan:)
Love your video and your recipes. I do not have a large family at home, but do have a lot at holidays. Can’t wait to try next time to make your bread. 🍞🍞
What does the “T” stand for?
tablespoon
Came out beautiful, dough was easy to throw together in my 13 qt mixing bowl. Followed steps exactly, accidentally added 3/4 C vegetable oil before noticing it was corrected to 2/3 but it didn’t make any difference. Made 6 good sized 1.5 – 2 lb loaves. Will make again.
It is our favorite!
I can’t wait to try this bread! I have never made my own and I have never worked with yeast but I’ve always wanted to try. After looking at the ingredients on tons of bread in the stores, I decided I wanted to make my own since it would be better for me and not as much sugar. I have had packets in my cabinets for a few weeks now and been waiting for the right recipe. And, to boot, I love the sausage rollup idea! Impressive ladies!
I am excited for you! You will do great…always add flour slowly….and knead it in….too much…too hard…you got this!
My kiddos and I just made this today for part of our cooking/health class. So easy and it turned out beautifully. Thank You for sharing this recipe. It is going into our family favorite binder today!
It is a favorite of our family. I am glad you enjoyed. Have a wonderful day