Whole Wheat Bread

entry by Yolanda Davenport

Mix and set aside yeast mixture:
2/3 cup of lukewarm water
3 T. yeast
1 t. sugar

In mixing bowl for 1-2 min. (until gluten (googlies) starts to form)
6 cups hot water
2/3 cup oil
3 T. salt
2/3 cup honey
2 T. molasses
2/3 cup applesauce (optional)
6 cups whole wheat flour

Mix in yeast mixture carefully. Let mixture set for 10-15 min. (until it gets kind of foamy)
Add 6 cups of white flour (unbleached) and 5 cups of whole wheat flour. Mix for about 10 min. Dough will be a little sticky but as it raises the wheat flour absorbs the moisture and is less sticky. Cover with a towel. Let raise until double, about 1 hr. Put oil on your hands and shape into loaves. Let raise until double. Bake 350 degrees for 15 min. Then 325 degrees for 30 to 40 min. Remove from oven and pans. Brush tops with butter, lets cool.

Makes 5 to 6 loaves. (The white flour helps give it a lighter texture)