Wholesome Wheat Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 ounce (2 packages)yeast, salt and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Combine corn syrup, water, and mayonnaise in a medium saucepan; heat mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until very warm (120F-130F).
3. 3
   Pour the hot mixture into the flour mixture; beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Reduce speed to low; beat in an additional 2 cups of flour and the eggs until well mixed.
5. 5
   Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
6. 6
   By hand, stir in enough of the remaining flour to make the dough easy to handle.
7. 7
   Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
8. 8
   Knead for 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic, adding enough of the remaining flour to prevent sticking.
9. 9
   Shape dough into a ball.
10. 10
    Place into a large, greased bowl (I like to use butter); turn dough once to grease the surface.
11. 11
    Cover with a towel; let rise in a warm place until doubled.
12. 12
    Punch the dough down; divide in half.
13. 13
    Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
14. 14
    Shape each half into an 8x4 inch oval.
15. 15
    Place on a greased, floured, large baking sheet.
16. 16
    Cut 3 slashes, 1/4 inch deep, into the top of each loaf.
17. 17
    Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled.
18. 18
    Bake in a preheated 350F oven 30-40 minutes or until loaves are browned and sound hollow when tapped.
19. 19
    Immediately remove from baking sheet to wire racks to cool.