Mom's Whole Wheat Bread

Kale Cloward

Preheat oven to 350*

Mix in small bowl:

1/2 C warm water

2 T yeast

Mix in large bowl:

2/3 C oil

2/3 C honey (or 2/3 C + 3 T sugar and 2 T water)

2 T salt

Add to large bowl:

5 C hot water

7 C whole wheat flour

Then add yeast mixture and stir well.

Add:

3 C white flour

2-3 C wheat flour

Mix well; then knead for 10 minutes or until smooth. Let rest for 5 minutes and grease pans. Form into 5-6 small loaves. Let rise for 20-30 minutes. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Rub butter across the tops and cool. Store in plastic bags or airtight containers.

(Note: I usually half this recipe for 2 regular sized loaves. Again the key is not overcooking this bread. As soon as it is lightly browned, take it out.)