Whole Wheat Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In a small bowl, mix and dissolve first three ingredients. Set aside ten minutes.
2. 2
   Beat egg in small bowl with a fork, set aside.
3. 3
   Melt butter in microwave.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   In large mixing bowl, combine flours, sugar, and salt.
6. 6
   Add yeast, egg, butter, and warm water.
7. 7
   Begin combining and continue to knead all for ten minutes.
8. 8
   Fold, press, turn, adding small amounts of flour as needed.
9. 9
   Return to large bowl.
10. 10
    Cover with towel, and let rise at room temperature (75-80°) for 2 hours.
11. 11
    Punch down, knead a little.
12. 12
    Grease 4 pans.
13. 13
    Shape dough into 4 pans.
14. 14
    Cover, let rise 1 1/2 hour.
15. 15
    Bake at 375° (to 400°) from a cold oven 15 minutes. Watch closely.
16. 16
    Bread will slightly brown on top.