From the Kitchens of Amy & JJ

Whole Wheat Bread
Ingredients –
4 cups whole wheat flour
2 1/2 cups white flour
2 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110-115 degrees)
2 1/4 cups warm water
2/3 cups dry milk
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup shortening, melted
1 Tablespoon salt

Directions –
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water. Add remaining water, dry milk, honey, shortening, and salt.
Beat in 1 cup whole wheat flour. Add remaining wheat flour.
Turn out on the counter and knead.
Place in a lightly greased bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk (about 45 minutes).
Punch down dough, divide and form into 2 balls.
Cover and let rest for about 5 minutes.
Roll each ball on a lightly floured surface into a 10”x6” rectangle.
Roll up jelly roll fashion and pinch ends with seam sides down.
Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes or until bread sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove from pans immediately and cool on a wire rack.