7 Hour Wheat And White Bread

1. 1

   Combine water, sugar and molasses.

2. 2

   Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of this mixture and set aside.

3. 3

   Mix wheat flour into remaining mixture.

4. 4

   Add yeast mixture and let stand 1 hour.

5. 5

   Scald milk, salt and oil.

6. 6

   Let cool to room temperature and add to wheat mixture. Stir in 12 cups white flour.

7. 7

   Knead into this as much additional white flour as necessary to keep dough from sticking to hands.

8. 8

   Let rise for 2 to 2 1/2 hours.

9. 9

   Punch down and cut into 5 loaves.

10. 10

    Let rise in well-greased loaf pans until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

11. 11

    Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.