Wheat Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix yeast, sugar and 1/2 cup water.
2. 2
   Leave 10 minutes.
3. 3
   In large bowl mix egg, 1/2 cup sugar, salt and melted butter.
4. 4
   Stir.
5. 5
   Add yeast mixture and 2 cups warm/hot water and stir.
6. 6
   Add 4 cups whole wheat flour and 4 cups white flour (3 at first).
7. 7
   Knead for 10 minutes.
8. 8
   Make sure dough is soft - but not sticky.
9. 9
   If it is sticky - add more flour - a little at a time.
10. 10
    Put dough in greased bowl and let rise for about an hour.
11. 11
    Punch dough down.
12. 12
    Knead for 1-2 minutes.
13. 13
    Cut and form into loaves.
14. 14
    Grease pans really good.
15. 15
    Cover and let rise until double.
16. 16
    About 30-40 minutes.
17. 17
    Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.
18. 18
    If desired, butter tops.