Sesame Wheat Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
2. 2
   Add milk, honey, shortening, salt, egg, sesame seeds, whole wheat flour, and 1 1/2 cups flour.
3. 3
   Beat until smooth.
4. 4
   Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a stiff dough.
5. 5
   Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
6. 6
   Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
7. 7
   Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
8. 8
   Punch dough down.
9. 9
   Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half.
10. 10
    Shape into loaves.
11. 11
    Place into two greased 9-inch x 5-inch x 3-inch loaf pans.
12. 12
    Brush with butter or margarine, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
13. 13
    Cove and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
14. 14
    Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
15. 15
    Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.