Whole Wheat Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. active dry yeast
1 c. warm water
2 c. scalded milk
1/4 c. oil
1/2 c. honey or molasses
3 tsp. salt
8 c. whole wheat flour

Preparation

Dissolve yeast in warm water in large mixing bowl.
In another bowl, mix milk, oil and honey.
Gradually stir into yeast and water.
Add 4 cups flour and stir; beat for 3 minutes.
Add 4 more cups flour; beat until stiff.
Knead 12 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl; cover with cloth.
Let rise in a warm place (85\u00b0) for 40 to 60 minutes.
Punch dough down.
Cut in 3 equal parts; shape into loaves.
Place in greased loaf pans.
Cover; let rise for 30 to 40 minutes.
Bake at 425\u00b0 for 12 minutes.
Lower heat to 350\u00b0 and bake for 30 minutes.
Brush tops with oil or butter; cool a few minutes before turning out on cooling racks.