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Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 2/3 c Water
- 3 pk Yeast
- 1 tb Sugar
- 8 c Scalded milk
- 2/3 c Shortening
- 1 c Sugar
- 1/2 c Molasses
- 2 tb Salt
- 12 c Whole wheat flour
Directions:
- Dissolve yeast in 2/3 c water while your milk is cooling.
- Dissolve 1 cup sugar in the hot milk.
- Stir all ingredients in large bowl, turn out and knead about 5 minutes, adding flour if needed.
- Knead about 5 minutes.
- Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Knead down and shape into 6 loaves, let rise until doubled in pans.
- Bake at 375°F | 190°C for 40 minutes.
- Turn out on wire rack and let cool to cold before slicing, if
you can.
NOTE: Raisins and/or walnuts can be added for a change. Also this bread freezes well.