Whole Grain bread

entry by Rachel Valentine

3 T. yeast
1 c. warm water

4 c. warm water
1/2 c. sugar or honey
2 T. salt
2/3 c. oil
4 c. white flour
5 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. wheat germ
1/2 c. cornmeal
1/4 c. chopped oatmeal
2 T. sesame seeds
1 T. poppy seeds

Dissolve yeast in the water and let sit for 10 minutes. Mix 4 cups water, sugar, salt and oil and set aside. Let rest 10 minutes then add the yeast. Combine flours, wheat germ, cornmeal, oatmeal, sesame seeds and poppy seeds. Add 4 cups of the flour mixture to the water, sugar, salt and oil. Mix well. Add the rest of the flour 2 cups at a time. Dump out and knead . Cover and let raise for 10 minutes. Punch down. Repeat twice. Grease cupboard. Divide into 4 separate loaves. Shape, put in pans and let raise until double. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 - 35 minutes. Do not over bake!!