Step 1

Add the yeast and 1 tablespoon honey to the warm water

Step 2

Set the mixture aside for about five minutes. It will get bubbly.

Step 3

Add the 2 cups of warm water, remaining honey, 7 grain cereal, oatmeal, 1 cup of the whole wheat flour, 1 cup of flaxseed, 1 cup of bread flour, and 1/4 cup gluten.

Step 4

Stir until well mixed.

Step 5

Cover and set in a warm place to rise - about 30 minutes and up to 3 hours.

Step 6

Stir the sponge down and add the salt and butter.

Step 7

Using the dough hook on your mixer beat in the remaining whole wheat flour and enough of the remaining bread flour to make an elastic dough.

Step 8

Knead for 6 - 10 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.

Step 9

Cover and place in a warm spot to rise.

Step 10

Let rise until double, about 1 1/2 hours.

Step 11

Punch down.

Step 12

Let rest for 15 minutes.

Step 13

Form into loaves and place in greased pans.

Step 14

Oil tops and cover, let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.

Step 15

Bake at 375F for 40-45 minutes.

Step 16

Loaves will sound hollow when tapped.

Step 17

Cool completely before slicing! Bread will slice VERY thin when it's completely cool.