Prize Winning Honey Whole Wheat Bread

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine lukewarm water and 5 ml honey. Add yeast and let stand 10 minutes.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine milk powder and hot water. Add shortening, salt, and reaming honey. Stir until dissolved and add cold water.

3. 3

   Stir in yeast mixture with a fork and add to milk mixture.

4. 4

   Add half the flour and beat with a spoon until smooth. Add remaining flour, gradually mixing thoroughly using just enough flour to prevent stickiness.

5. 5

   When dough is stiff, turn out on to a floured board and knead until smooth and satiny, about 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Shape into smooth ball and place in a well greased bowl.

7. 7

   Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled. Punch dough down.

8. 8

   Let rise again, when doubled divide into 4 equal portions.

9. 9

   Let rise 10 minutes.

10. 10

    Shape into loaves and place in 4 loaf pans.

11. 11

    Let rise until doubled.

12. 12

    Bake in 400F oven for about 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350F and bake 25-30 minutes until loaves sound hollow when tapped.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.