1 pkg. dry yeast
1 c. lukewarm water
1 tsp. sugar
3 c. milk (half potato water, half milk)
4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. molasses
4 c. whole wheat flour
7 3/4 c. white flour
1/4 c. melted shortening

Soften yeast in lukewarm water and 1 teaspoon sugar for 5 to 10 minutes. Warm milk, potato water, salt, molasses and melted shortening. (I use butter.) Only until butter melts then remove from heat.

Beat milk, potato water, salt, molasses and butter with 2 cups of flour to start. Gradually add rest of flours, continue to beat. Add yeast mixture when mixture is not too warm. Knead for 8 to 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. I use my Kitchen Aid dough kneader, does a nice job. Put into a greased bowl. Let rise 1 hour or until double in size, punch down. Let rise 1 more hour. Divide dough in 4 loaves. Put into greased pans, let rise until double. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.