Glenda's Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Soften yeast in 1/4 c. hot water, 110 degrees.
2. 2
   Combine warm water, sugar, salt, and shortening; cold.
3. 3
   Stir in 3 c. wheat flour and 1 c. white flour; beat well.
4. 4
   Stir in softened yeast.
5. 5
   Add in sufficient of remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough.
6. 6
   Knead on lightly floured surface, 10-12 min.
7. 7
   Shape dough in ball; place in greased bowl.
8. 8
   Cover; let rise till double, 1 1/2 hrs.
9. 9
   Punch down.
10. 10
    Cut in 2 parts; shape each in ball.
11. 11
    Cover and let rest 10 min.
12. 12
    Shape in loaves; place in greased loaf pans.
13. 13
    Let rise till double.
14. 14
    Bake in oven to 37 min at 375 degrees.
15. 15
    Makes 2 loaves.