Whole Wheat Bread

Name: Whole Wheat Bread
Ingredients: 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 1 c. warm water; 2 c. scalded milk; 1/4 c. oil; 1/2 c. honey or molasses; 3 tsp. salt; 8 c. whole wheat flour

7 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. active dry yeast
1 c. warm water
2 c. scalded milk
1/4 c. oil
1/2 c. honey or molasses
3 tsp. salt
8 c. whole wheat flour

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water in large mixing bowl.
2

In another bowl, mix milk, oil and honey.
3

Gradually stir into yeast and water.
4

Add 4 cups flour and stir; beat for 3 minutes.
5

Add 4 more cups flour; beat until stiff.
6

Knead 12 minutes.
7

Place in a greased bowl; cover with cloth.
8

Let rise in a warm place (85°) for 40 to 60 minutes.
9

Punch dough down.
10

Cut in 3 equal parts; shape into loaves.
11

Place in greased loaf pans.
12

Cover; let rise for 30 to 40 minutes.
13

Bake at 425° for 12 minutes.
14

Lower heat to 350° and bake for 30 minutes.
15

Brush tops with oil or butter; cool a few minutes before turning out on cooling racks.