Basic Whole Wheat Bread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups very warm water
1 tablespoon active dry yeast (I use SAF instant)
2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup light olive oil
1/8 teaspoon vitamin C powder (it helps the bread to rise better) (optional)
6 cups whole wheat flour (may be a little more or less)

Preparation

Proof yeast by mixing with 1Tablespoon honey and 1/4 cup warm water in a glass measuring cup.
Set aside and allow to stand until it bubbles up.
5-10 minutes.
If using instant yeast, skip this step and mix yeast in with dry ingredients.
In a large mixing bowl blend together water, salt, honey, oil and vitamin C powder.
Add 3 cups of the flour and the yeast mixture.
Mix thoroughly.
Add in as much of the remaining flour as you can stir in.
Then turn out onto a board and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Try not to add too much more than the 6 cups called for in the recipe.
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size.
About 1-1/2 hours.
Punch down, divide in half and shape into two loaves.
Place in oiled pans, cover and let rise until doubled.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
Turn out of pans and let cool on a rack.
Enjoy!
You can also use 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 unbleached flour if you prefer.