Whole Wheat Bread

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   In large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour and the yeast.

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   Heat water, brown sugar, shortening and 2 teaspoons salt until just warm, stirring constantly, until shortening just melts. Add to dry

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   mixture.

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   Beat on low for 1/2 minute.

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   Beat 3 minutes on high.

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   Stir in whole wheat flour and enough of remaining flour to make dough.

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   Knead until smooth.

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   Shape into ball.

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   Place in greased bowl; turn once.

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    Cover; let rise until double, 1 1/2 hours.

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    Punch down; turn onto floured surface.

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    Divide in half. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.

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    Shape into loaves.

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    Place in two greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans.

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    Cover; let rise 1 1/4 hours.

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    Bake at 375u00b0 for 45 minutes.

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    If top browns too quickly, cover with tent of foil for last 20 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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