Ella Eld'S....Finnish Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. yeast
1 qt. warm water
6 c. white flour
3 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. whole wheat flour

Preparation

Dissolve yeast and salt in warm water using a large mixing bowl.
Add whole wheat flour; stir and add the 6 cups white flour. Knead thoroughly right in the bowl.
Cover and let rise for 2 hours.
Make dough into 3 round flat loaves about 1-inch thick (use a rolling pin).
Lay on a cloth to rise for 35 to 40 minutes. Cover with a cloth.
Test dough by pressing lightly with finger. If the impression stays, it is ready to bake.
If not, let dough rise a little longer.