Overnight Started Bread

Sponge ingredients

1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/4 C 110* water

2 C whole wheat flour
6 T powdered milk
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 C cold water

Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Let it sit for 3-4 min
Add the liquids to the bottom of you kitchen aid bowl. Then add the dry ingredients. Knead for 2-3 minutes. Cover and leave in a cool room until you are ready to make the bread 12 hours later.

To make the dough

1 3/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 C 110* water

2-4 T honey
1 C warm water

2 tsp salt
4 C whole wheat flour

More water as needed
3 T butter

Mixed the sponge and the sweetened water together. Your fingers do the best job. Next, incorporate the yeast into the mixture. Mix in the flour and the salt. Is there enough water in it. If it seems stiff add a small about of water at a time. Up to as much as a half a cup. But, be very careful not to water log the dough. Add the butter half way through kneading.
The dough should only take about 10 minutes to attain supple perfection.
Let the dough rise twice. The second rise will take half as long as the first.
To shape loves, press the dough flat and shape into two rounds let them rest until relaxed. Proof about 45 minutes in a very warm draft-free place.
Bake at 350* for 45 minutes to an hour.