One Hundred Percent Whole Wheat Bread

    2/3 c  Water
      3 pk Yeast
      1 tb Sugar
      8 c  Scalded Milk
    2/3 c  Shortening
      1 c  Sugar
    1/2 c  Molasses
      2 tb Salt
     12 c  Whole Wheat Flour

Dissolve yeast in 2/3 cup water while your milk is cooling. Dissolve 1 cup sugar in the hot milk. Stir all ingredients in large bowl, turn out and knead about 5 minutes, adding flour if needed. Knead about 5 minutes. Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Knead down and shape into 6 loaves, let rise until doubled in pans. Bake at 375'F. for 40 minutes. Turn out on wire rack and let cool to cold before slicing, if you can. NOTE: Raisins and/or walnuts can be added for a change. Also this bread freezes well.


Yield: 6 Servings