100% Whole Wheat Bread

A bread recipe for 100% Whole Wheat Bread.

AmericanOtherIntermediate125 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 2/3 c Water
  • 3 pk Yeast
  • 1 tb Sugar
  • 8 c Scalded milk
  • 2/3 c Shortening
  • 1/2 c Molasses
  • 12 c Whole wheat flour

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dissolve yeast in 2/3 c water while your milk is cooling.

  2. 2

    Dissolve 1 cup sugar in the hot milk.

  3. 3

    Stir all ingredients in large bowl, turn out and knead about 5 minutes, adding flour if needed.

  4. 4

    Knead about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

  6. 6

    Knead down and shape into 6 loaves, let rise until doubled in pans.

  7. 7

    Bake at 375 degrees F. for 40 minutes.

  8. 8

    Turn out on wire rack and let cool to cold before slicing, if you can.

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