Soaked Whole Wheat Bread Part 1

This is the recipe you have all been waiting for....ok maybe just me. It has taken me YEARS to find a whole wheat bread recipe i could stick with (no pun intended). I wanted a tall, dark, and handsome(???) loaf, but also had more whole wheat flour than white. Since i don't buy bread, i really grew frustrated with my itty bitty crumby sandwiches, UGH! A couple weeks ago a put together this recipe (using a few different recipes), and it is everything i could have hoped for, and with one added bonus....it's soaked! Why do i care and what does it mean you ask? Here, educate yourself: Soaking grains, WHY?

Okay now here is the first part of the recipe:
Click here for part 2

Soaked Whole Wheat Bread

3 cups whole wheat flour

1/4 cup butter ( i used homemade, isn't that special)

1 T salt

1/4 cup buttermilk (also homemade)

2 cups water

Heat butter and water over low heat until butter melts, and water is very warm.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add warm butter mixture along with buttermilk, stir until well combined. 

Cover with plastic wrap, and a towel. And let soak overnight. 

I will post Soaked Whole Wheat Bread Part 2 tomorrow.