Soft and Supple Whole-Grain Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 2 ¾ cups hot tap water
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 Tb. molasses
• 1 ½ Tb. kosher or sea salt
• 6-7 cups of 100% whole-grain wheat flour (or half spelt flour)
• 2 packages of dry active yeast
• 1/3 cup wheat germ (or whole oats)