Honey Whole Wheat Bread

Prep Time:  3 hours
Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
Preheat Oven: 425

Ingredients:
Dissolve:
4 TB yeast
¾ cup warm water
Scald:
½ cup honey
½ cup shortening
3 TB salt
Empty scalded mixture into a large bowl.
Add:
2 ½ cups cold water
2 TB instant potato flakes
6 cups whole wheat flour

Instrustions:
Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Then add 5 cups of white flour. Beat until smooth. Gradually add 2 1/3 cups white flour until you have a dough stiff enough to knead. Knead in 2-3 cups more white flour until it is smooth and elastic. Amounts of flour may vary. Pay attention to dough. Let rise 1-1 ½ hours until double in size. Punch down and let rise again until doubled.(45 min) Punch down and form into loaves and place in pans and let rise. Bake 425° F for 35-45 minutes. Brush tops with butter while still warm.

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