Whole Wheat Bread

Karen Sokol

5½ c. hot water

2/3 c. oil

2/3 c. honey

2 T. salt

3 T. dry yeast

10 to 12 c. whole wheat flour (approximately)

Combine water, oil, honey, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 c. warm water along with 2 tsp. sugar; set aside until it doubles and bubbles. Add about 1/2 of the flour to the water, oil, honey, and salt mixture. Add yeast. Add rest of flour until dough cleans the sides and bottom of the bowl. Knead for at least 5 minutes. Put dough into greased bread pans and let it rise until doubled in size. This makes 4 regular size loaves. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for 25 minutes.