Homemade Bread

Debra Morey

In 1 c measuring cup:

2 pkgs (2 T ) dry yeast

Sprinkle 1 tsp sugar on top

Add 1/2 c warm water

Let rise to the top of the cup

In large mixing bowl mix together:

4 c hot water

2/3 c oil

2/3 c honey

2 T salt

2 eggs

Add 6 cups whole wheat flour and beat with mixer at least 5 min. Add 6 c white flour, beating with mixer as long as possible. Then mix becomes to stiff for mixer turn onto floured surface and knead for 10 min.

Oil a large tupperware bowl. Form bread in a ball and place in bowl. Turn over in bowl to grease the dough, then cover bowl and let rise in oven (with the light on) until double is bulk (at least 1 hr) Punch dough and turn the edges in, kneading a little. Let rise a second time (15 to 30 min). Cut dough into 4 ths.

Grease 4 loaf pans with butter. Form loaves and turn over in pans to grease. Let rise until loaves are double.

Bake at 325 degrees for 45 min. on middle rack of oven. Remove bread from pans immediately and cool on rack. Wrap when cool. Also try 375 for 30 min.