Treacle Bread

Method

1. 1. In a large bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and 2 tblspns treacle. Add half of white bread flour, and stir to combine. Let set for 30 minutes, or until big and bubbly.
2. 2. Mix in 3 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tblspns of treacle, and salt. Stir in wholemeal flour. Flour a flat surface and knead with wholemeal flour and starter mix until not real sticky - just pulling away from the counter, but still sticky to touch. This will take all additional wholemeal and white flour. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the surface of the dough. Cover with a dishtowel. Let rise in a warm place until doubled.
3. 3. Punch down, and divide into 3 loaves. Place in greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans, and allow to rise until dough has topped the pans by one inch.
4. 4. Bake at 350ºF (175ºC) for 25 to 30 minutes; do not overbake. Lightly brush the tops of loaves with 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine when done to prevent crust from getting hard. Cool completely.