Honey Whole Wheat Bread

Honey Whole Wheat Bread - Erinn Caley

Combine in mixer bowl:
3 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. nonfat dry milk
1 T salt
2 pkg. dry yeast (1 pkg = 2.25 tsp)

Heat in a saucepan until very warm (but not hot):
3 c. water
1/2 c. honey
2 T oil

Pour warm (not hot) liquid over flour mixture. Beat with electric mixer 3 minutes. Stir in:
1 additional c. whole wheat flour
4 - 4 1/2 c. white flour

Knead 5 minutes, using additional white flour if necessary. Place in greased bowl, turn, let rise until doubled in bulk (usually about 45 minutes). Punch down. Divide bowl in half and shape into loaves. Place in greased 9"x 5" bread pans. Cover and let rise 40-45 minutes. Bake at 375 for 40-45 minutes.

Seves 2 - 9" x 5" loaves