Whole Wheat Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat milk, syrup, butter, sugar and salt until warm and butter is almost melted.
2. 2
   In large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let sit five minutes.
3. 3
   Add warm milk mixture and 2 1/2 cups flour, beat well.
4. 4
   Add 2 1/2 cups wheat flour, beat about 4 minutes or until smooth.
5. 5
   Stir in 1 1/2 cups wheat flour, turn out onto floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes, using rest of wheat flour.
6. 6
   Place dough in greased bowl, turn up, cover and let rise until doubled.
7. 7
   Punch down, divide in half, shape into 2 balls.
8. 8
   Cover, let rest 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Shape into 2 loaves, place in 2 greased loaf pans.
10. 10
    Cover, let rise until double.
11. 11
    Bake at 400° for 25 to 30 minutes.