Best Homemade Wheat Bread

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1/2 c. warm water

2 T. yeast

1 t. sugar

2 c. warm water

3/4 T. salt

1/4 c. honey

1/4 c. oil

5-6 c. wheat flour {I use a combination of 2 c. wheat flour and 3-4 c. bread flour}

1 T. vital wheat gluten

1 T. dough enhancer

Mix together 1/2 c. warm water, yeast and sugar in a small bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes. Combine the rest of water, salt, honey oil, vital wheat gluten, dough enhancer and 3 c. of wheat flour. {If you are using part wheat and part bread flour like I did, make sure that you add the wheat flour now} Add the yeast mixture. Mix together and let sit for 10 minutes. Don't skip this step. This allows the gluten to develop. Add 2 more cups of flour. If needed add more flour 1/4 c. at a time, but no more than 1 extra cup in total or your bread will be dry. Knead 10 minutes. Let raise 30-40 minutes. Shape into loaves and let raise about 30 minutes. Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes.