Whole Wheat Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. milk, scalded
2 Tbsp. soft shortening
1/2 c. molasses
1 cake (0.6 oz.) yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
5 1/2 c. whole wheat flour

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients in bowl.
Mix well and cool to lukewarm.
Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water; stir in milk mixture. Gradually stir in flour to make a stiff dough.
Beat well after each addition.
Cover bowl with damp towel.
Let rise; knead dough on floured board.
Divide dough in half; shape into 2 loaves, adding if sticky.
Place loaves in 2 pans, greased lightly.
Brush tops with melted butter.
Cover and let rise until double in size.
Bake at 375\u00b0 until done, 35 to 40 minutes.