Mignon's Harvest House Bread

From Mignon's home to yours. Nothing beats homemade bread. Am I right?! You can almost smell it!

Mignon's Harvest House Bread
Yields 2 loaves

2 1/4 cups hot water (hot enough that you can put your hand in it, but can't leave it there)
1/3 cup oil
1/3 cup honey
2 Tbsp active dry yeast

Mix and see if yeast bubbles. Then add:

1 Tbsp vinegar (a natural preservative. also gives the yeast a boost)
1/4-1/2 cup vital wheat gluten (adds protein and strength)
2 tsp salt
~7 cups whole wheat flour. (Add last cup slowly, and stop when dough cleans the bowl.)

Knead until smooth, elastic, and resistant.
(IF HAND KNEADING ONLY: cover dough with cloth and let rise until double)

Divide dough in half, shape loaf on lightly oiled counter top. Place shaped loaves into greased loaf pans.

Cover with a towel and let rise until double (about 20 min.) while oven pre-heats.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-45 minute until golden brown.

Turn loaves out on sides to cool on wire racks. Wait until cooled to slice.