Honey Whole Wheat Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. nonfat dry milk powder
1 Tbsp. salt
2 pkg. active dry yeast
3 c. water
1/2 c. honey
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
3 1/2 to 4 c. all-purpose flour

Preparation

In a large mixer bowl combine 3 cups of the whole wheat flour, the dry milk, salt and yeast.
Mix well.
Heat together the water, honey and cooking oil until warm (115\u00b0 to 120\u00b0).
Add warm liquid to the whole wheat flour mixture in the bowl.
Beat at low speed of electric mixer for 1 1/2 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl constantly.
Beat at medium speed for 3 minutes more. `By hand stir in the remaining cup of whole wheat flour and enough of the all-purpose flour to make a moderately stiff dough.
Turn onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the surface.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until double (45 to 60 minutes).
Punch down.
Divide dough in half.
Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
Shape each half into a loaf.
Place each loaf into a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
Cover and let rise until double (30 to 45 minutes).
Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for 30 to 35 minutes.
Makes 2 loaves.