Honey Wheat Bread

Name: Honey Wheat Bread
Ingredients: 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/2 c. warm water; 1/3 c. honey; 1/4 c. shortening (butter flavor Crisco); 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 3/4 c. warm water; 6 to 7 c. whole wheat flour; 1/4 to 1/3 c. wheat germ

8 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water
1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. shortening (butter flavor Crisco)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 c. warm water
6 to 7 c. whole wheat flour
1/4 to 1/3 c. wheat germ

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
2

Stir in all ingredients, adding enough flour to make firm dough that's easy to handle.
3

Turn into greased bowl so greased side is up.
4

Let rise to double (about 1 hour).
5

Punch down; divide into half.
6

Flatten each half, rolling into a rectangle.
7

Fold in two sides and roll up tightly into a loaf.
8

Place in greased bread pan; brush top with margarine.
9

Let rise to double (about 1 hour).
10

Bake at 375° for 35 to 45 minutes.
11

Cool on rack.
12

Cover for softer crust.