Whole Wheat Bread

Makes 3 loaves
1 Tbsp dry yeast
2 cups hot water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup cold water
7-8 cups whole-wheat flour
1/4 Tbsp. warm water
2 Tbsp shorteing
2 tsp salt
1/2 cup dry milk

Mix yeast and warm water and set aside. Pour hot water over shortening, sugar, and salt. Mix dry milk with 1 cup whole-wheat flour, add hot water mixture and 1 cup cold water, then add yeast mixture. Add 6-7 more cups of whole-wheat flour. Knead until smooth and elastic and let rise until almost double, then time as follows: Let rise 40 minutes, punch down. Let rise 20 minutes, punch down. Let rise 20 minutes, punch down.

Shape into 3 loaves and place in 3 small greased bread pans. Allow to rise until double in bulk. Bake at 375 for 40-45 minutes.