Grandma's Wheat Bread

1. 1

   Dissolve the yeast in the 1/2 cup of warm water in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Stir in the honey, salt, shortening, 1 3/4 cups warm water, and 3 1/2 cups of the flour.

3. 3

   Beat until smooth.

4. 4

   Add flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl almost clean.

5. 5

   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured board and knead for about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Shape the dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl.

7. 7

   Turn the dough so the greased side is up.

8. 8

   Cover with a clean towel and let rise until double, about 1 hour.

9. 9

   Punch the dough down and divide in half.

10. 10

    Shape into 2 loaves and place in greased loaf pans.

11. 11

    Cover and let rise about 1/2 hour.

12. 12

    Heat the oven to 375 degrees.

13. 13

    Place the loaves on a low rack so the tops of the loaves are about in the center of the oven.

14. 14

    Bake 40 to 45 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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