Whole Wheat Bread

6 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. milk, scalded
  • 2 Tbsp. soft shortening
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 cake (0.6 oz.) yeast
  • 1/4 c. lukewarm water
  • 5 1/2 c. whole wheat flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine first 4 ingredients in bowl.
  2. 2
    Mix well and cool to lukewarm.
  3. 3
    Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water; stir in milk mixture. Gradually stir in flour to make a stiff dough.
  4. 4
    Beat well after each addition.
  5. 5
    Cover bowl with damp towel.
  6. 6
    Let rise; knead dough on floured board.
  7. 7
    Divide dough in half; shape into 2 loaves, adding if sticky.
  8. 8
    Place loaves in 2 pans, greased lightly.
  9. 9
    Brush tops with melted butter.
  10. 10
    Cover and let rise until double in size.
  11. 11
    Bake at 375° until done, 35 to 40 minutes.

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