Honey Whole Wheat Bread

"This is another blue ribbon bread. I first made this in the early 70's when my kids were very young. It is sweet and light, and makes 2 large, or 3 regular loaves."
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 20mins
Ingredients:
9
Yields:
2-3 loaves
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ingredients

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directions

  • Grease well 2 large, or 3 medium loaf pans.
  • Grease large bowl.
  • Mix 3 cups whole wheat flour, dry milk, salt, and yeast in a large bowl.
  • Heat water, honey, and shortening over low heat until warm and shortening melts.
  • Pour the liquid (make sure it is not hot) into the flour mixture.
  • Blend with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, then 2 minutes on medium.
  • Stir in remaining 1 cup whole wheat flour and wheat germ.
  • Stir in 3 1/2 to 4 cups of white flour (this becomes more and more difficult).
  • Use rest of flour to knead it.
  • Knead on the floured surface about 5 minutes.
  • Place dough in bowl, covered with dish towel until light and doubled in size (about 45-60 minutes).
  • Punch dough down and divide into half (or 3 pieces).
  • Proof (let it rest on board) 10 minutes.
  • Shape into 2 (or3) loaves, and put into pans.
  • Cover loaves, and let rise again, about 30-45 minutes).
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 45-50 minutes until loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Remove from pan, cool on rack, slice.

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  1. This bread is very, very good. My husband liked it a lot and he usually doesn't like any baked goods made with whole wheat. My dad is a beekeeper and I used honey that came from his bees.
     
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