Wheat Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
2. 2
   Let stand 10 to 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Combine hot tap water with 7 cups whole wheat flour. Mix until well blended.
4. 4
   Add salt and honey or sugar.
5. 5
   Mix until well blended.
6. 6
   Add 1 cup flour, then yeast mixture and blend thoroughly.
7. 7
   Add 3 or 4 cups flour and knead dough until it begins to clean sides of the bowl.
8. 8
   Oil hands.
9. 9
   Separate dough into sizes to suit your pans.
10. 10
    Oil top; cover with damp cloth.
11. 11
    Let rise 1/3 in bulk (approximately 35 minutes).
12. 12
    Bake at 350° for 40 to 45 minutes.
13. 13
    Cool on rack.