2/3 c Water 1 c Sugar
3 pk Yeast 1/2 c Molasses
1 tb Sugar 2 tb Salt
8 c Scalded Milk 12 c Whole Wheat Flour
2/3 c Shortening
Dissolve yeast in 2/3 c water while your milk is cooling. Dissolve 1 cup
sugar in the hot milk. Stir all ingredients in large bowl, turn out and
knead about 5 minutes, adding flour if needed. Knead about 5 minutes.
Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Knead down and
shape into 6 loaves, let rise until doubled in pans. Bake at 375 degrees
F. for 40 minutes. Turn out on wire rack and let cool to cold before
slicing, if you can.
NOTE:
Raisins and/or walnuts can be added for a change. Also this bread freezes
well.
Yields
6 servings