Whole Wheat Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix sugar, salt and melted shortening into the very warm milk.
2. 2
   Stir until dissolved and cool.
3. 3
   Dissolve dry yeast in lukewarm water and add to cooled shortening mixture.
4. 4
   Stir in half of the flour and beat until smooth.
5. 5
   Gradually add remaining flour, mixing well to form soft dough.
6. 6
   Knead on lightly floured board until smooth.
7. 7
   Place in greased bowl and brush with additional shortening, covering with towel and let rise in a warm place until double in volume.
8. 8
   Divide dough into two equal portions and place in two greased bread loaf pans, brushing with shortening or butter.
9. 9
   Cover and let rise until double, as above.
10. 10
    Bake in preheated 350 degrees F. oven for about 1 hour or until done.