I use an 11-cup Cuisinart to mix my dough. I have been making white bread for years and was very apprehensive about baking whole wheat. The recipe was easy and the instructions were easy to follow, as well. I made the loaf and it rose but not nearly as high as yours. Can you help me adapt the recipe to using my food processor. If you're using the dough blade on your food processor, then it shouldn't be an issue; knead as the manufacturer directs, maybe 90 seconds or so? I wouldn't recommend using the metal blade to knead, as it cuts the gluten, AND the bran - making the gluten-slashing bran particles even sharper and more dispersed than they already are. Perhaps the lack of rise wasn't due to your food processor (if you used the dough blade), but rather the yeast. Did you use instant yeast? You may need to extend rising times, too; not everyone's kitchen has the same degree of "yeast-friendliness." If you'd like to discuss this further, please call our hotline: 802-649-3717. They can talk you through the process. PJH

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