Sandwich Loaf - machine mixed

Mix the water, honey and salt to dissolve the ingredients.

In the mixer bowl, mix the water mixture and the flour and yeast mixture.

Mix the flours to make uniform and add to the mixer. Mix on low speed for 3 minutes, then increase to 2nd speed and mix another 7 minutes.

Turn dough out on worktable and fold at least 4 times. Place dough in kicker and allow to rest 45 minutes.

Fold dough again, and allow to rest another 45 minutes.

Turn dough back onto worktable, and scale out portions. This makes 8 1.5# loaves. Pre-shape the loaves and allow to rest a bit (10 minutes or so).

Shape the loaves and allow to raise for one hour. Bake at 425 convection for 10 minutes with steam, and about 8 minutes without.

NOTE: See baguette recipe for more detailed dough handling instructions