Lena'S Quick Whole Wheat Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. water
1/2 c. butter or margarine
4 c. bread flour, divided
2 c. whole wheat flour
2 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
1 pkg. RapidRise yeast

Preparation

Combine water and butter in a saucepan; heat until butter melts, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and cool to 125\u00b0 to 130\u00b0.
Combine 3 cups bread flour and remaining ingredients in a large mixing bowl; stir well.
Gradually add liquid mixture, beating well at high speed with an electric mixer.
Beat an additional 2 minutes at medium speed.
Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
Cover bowl; let rest for 10 minutes.