Basic Whole Wheat Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve yeast in 2 cups water.
2. 2
   Mix in salt, 1 tablespoon honey and 4 cups whole wheat flour until smooth.
3. 3
   Keep warm until light and bubbly, about 45 minutes.
4. 4
   Add 1/2 cup hot water, oil, 1 tablespoon honey and remaining flour.
5. 5
   Knead for 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Keep covered in a warm place until double in size, about 1 hour.
7. 7
   Punch down and form 2 loaves.
8. 8
   Let raise in nonstick loaf pans until double in size.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool and slice. Makes 2 loaves.