Whole Wheat Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In a large mixing bowl stir and let stand the 1 cup water and the brown sugar or molasses and honey.
2. 2
   In a small bowl sprinkle the yeast over the 1 cup warm water and the 2 tablespoons of honey. Add to the first mixture and beat well the 3 cups warm water, salt, white flour and the yeast mixture.
3. 3
   Stir in, then knead on floured surface, whole wheat flour and (optional) 1 cup cracked wheat. Cover, then let rise in a warm place until double in size.
4. 4
   Punch down.
5. 5
   Shape into loaves and place in greased bread pans.
6. 6
   Let rise until double.
7. 7
   Bake at 400° for 45 minutes.
8. 8
   Yields 6 loaves.