1 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup white flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. soft butter
2 tbsp. honey
1/2 cup water

Combine hot water, sugar, salt and shortening. Cool to lukewarm.

Measure warm water into a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle yeast over water and stir until dissolved. Stir in lukewarm water mixture. Add egg and half the flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour and beat one minute. The dough will be soft.

Place dough in greased bowl. Brush top of bowl with soft shortening. Cover tightly with aluminum foil or waxed paper. Store dough in refrigerator until it is doubled in bulk. Use as needed. Dough may be kept in refrigerator up to a week.

When ready to use, let dough rise in a warm place free from draft until double in size (about 1 hour). Use dough to make bread or rolls according to your favorite recipe.

Submitted by: MariaH