Honey Wheat Bread

1. 1

   Heat 1 cup water, cottage cheese, 3 teaspoons salt and honey until hot (not boiling).

2. 2

   Add shortening.

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   Let cool until just warm to the touch and stir in 1 beaten egg.

4. 4

   While cottage cheese mixture is cooling, add 2 packages yeast to 1/2 cup warm water mixed with 2 teaspoons sugar.

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   Stir until yeast is dissolved and let sit 10 minutes for yeast to rise.

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   Mix 2 cups whole wheat flour into cottage cheese, salt, honey, egg mixture.

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   Add dissolved yeast and stir well.

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   Mix 4 1/2 to 5 cups all purpose flour to make a stiff dough.

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   Knead until smooth and elastic.

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    Put in a large greased bowl and let rise until double.

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    Punch down dough and shape into 2 loaves.

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    Let rise again until double.

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    Then bake at 350u00b0F for 35 to 40 minutes.

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    Remove loaves from oven and let cool.

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    Brush warm loaves with a mixture of honey and butter for a soft crust.

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