Honey Whole Wheat Bread

Instructions

1. 1

   Sprinkle yeast over lukewarm water to soften.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine hot water with honey, shortening and salt.

3. 3

   Stir mixture until honey and shortening are melted.

4. 4

   Let cool to lukewarm.

5. 5

   Add yeast; sift in 1 1/2 cups of the whole wheat flour and 1 cup of the sifted white flour, and beat mixture until well combined.

6. 6

   Add 1 cup each of white flour and whole wheat flour or enough to make a moderately stiff dough.

7. 7

   Turn dough out onto a well-floured board and knead for about 10 minutes or until very smooth and elastic.

8. 8

   Transfer dough to a well-greased bowl, turn once, and let stand, covered, in a warm place away from drafts for about 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in bulk.

9. 9

   Punch dough down, turn out onto a floured board, and form into a ball.

10. 10

    Let dough stand covered for 10 minutes.

11. 11

    Shape dough into a loaf and put into a well-greased loaf pan.

12. 12

    Let dough stand, covered, until doubled in bulk (about 45 minutes).

13. 13

    Bake loaf at 375 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.

14. 14

    Turn loaf out onto a wire rack and let it cool.

15. 15

    Makes 1 loaf.