Honey Whole Wheat Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 1/2 to 4 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
2 pkg. dry yeast
1 Tbsp. salt
1 c. milk
1 c. water
1/2 c. honey
3 Tbsp. shortening
1 egg

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, yeast and salt; mix well.
In saucepan, heat milk, water, honey and shortening until warm.
Add to flour mixture.
Add egg; blend at low speed until moistened.
Beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
By hand, stir in remaining all-purpose flour to make firm dough.
Knead on floured board until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
Place in greased bowl, turning to grease top.
Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, 1 hour.
Divide into 2 parts and form into loaves.
Put into two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.
Let rise again until double, about 1/2 hour.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
Spread butter over top of each loaf.