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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
2/3 cup water |
3 (1/16 ounce) packets dry active yeast |
1 tablespoon sugar |
8 cups milk, scalded |
2/3 cup shortening |
1 cup sugar |
1/2 cup molasses |
2 tablespoons salt |
12 cups whole wheat flour |
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in 2/3 c water while your milk is cooling.
2. Dissolve 1 cup sugar in the hot milk.
3. Stir all ingredients in large bowl, turn out and knead about 5 minutes, adding flour if needed.
4. Knead about 5 minutes.
5. Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
6. Knead down and shape into 6 loaves, let rise until doubled in pans.
7. Bake at 375°F for 40 minutes.
8. Turn out on wire rack and let cool to cold before slicing, if you can.
9. NOTE: Raisins and/or walnuts can be added for a change.
10. This bread freezes well.
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