Molasses Whole Wheat Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Yellow Brand Brer Molasses and Maple Syrup to equal 1/3 c.
1 c. milk, scalded and cooled to lukewarm
3 Tbsp. shortening, melted
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1 yeast cake, dissolved in 1/4 c. lukewarm water
1 egg, beaten
2 c. whole wheat flour
2-1/2 c. white flour

Preparation

In a large bowl, mix the molasses/syrup, milk, shortening, salt, proofed yeast and the egg.
Add the wheat flour, 1 c. at a time, and mix well.
Add 2 c. white flour and mix very well by hand, adding more white flour if needed for desired consistency. Pour out onto a floured surface and knead 8-10 minutes until dough is stiff but not sticky.
Put in a greased bowl and let rise 1-1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
Halve and put into 2 greased loaf pans and let rise again until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Bake at 375\u00b0, 45 minutes to an hour.