Whole Grain English Muffin-type Bread

Makes 4 individual loaves

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1/2 cup warm water

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoon dry active yeast

1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain soymilk

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda mixed with 1 tablespoon water

2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

3 tablespoons vital wheat gluten (stir before measuring)

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Oil spray

1. Combine the warm water, sugar and yeast and set aside for 5 minutes,

2. Combine the milk and the vinegar in a separate bowl and set aside for 5 minutes,

3. Combine the baking soda and water in a separate container and set aside until needed.

4. Combine the flour, gluten and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.

5. Add the yeast mixture, the milk mixture and the baking soda mixture in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the flour mixture and knead on medium for 5 minutes. Cover with a wrap and set the dough aside to rise for 1 1/2 hours, until doubled.

6. Form the dough into 4 round loaves and set them on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Cover and rise for 30 minutes.

7. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place a pan of water on the bottom rack of the oven. Add the risen loaves, reduce the heat to 375 and bake until golden brown, about 15 to 20 minutes.

8. Remove from the oven, set on cooling racks and cool.