100% Whole Wheat Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. oil
2 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
5 1/2 to 6 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
2 Tbsp. active dry yeast
1 c. milk, scalded and cooled to 110~

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in the warm water.
Add milk, honey, oil, salt and eggs.
Stir in 2 1/2 cups of flour (I usually put in 3 cups).
Beat 100 strokes by hand or 3 to 4 minutes with electric mixer.
Cover bowl and allow sponge to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 to 45 minutes (usually less).
Mix in remaining flour, reserving 1/2 cup for kneading.
Turn out onto floured board and knead thoroughly 8 to 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
Place in oiled bowl; turn dough to oil top.
Cover bowl and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
Punch down. Turn out onto board, lightly floured.
Shape into 2 loaves.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 40 minutes.
Remove from pans and cool on racks. Makes 2 loaves.