BASIC WHOLE WHEAT BREAD 
1 tbsp. active dry yeast (1 pkg.)
1 3/4 c. warm (110 degrees) water
2 tbsp. raw honey or molasses
2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. dry milk powder
2 tbsp. safflower oil
4 to 4 1/2 c. whole wheat flour

Pour water into a large mixing bowl, sprinkle with yeast. Allow yeast to dissolve, about 5 minutes. Add honey, salt, dry milk, oil and 2 cups of flour. Stir well. Continue stirring, adding a little flour at a time until dough becomes stiff and pulls away from side of bowl.

Turn dough onto floured board, knead 5-7 minutes, until dough is smooth and elastic. Shape dough and place in greased pan. Allow loaf to rise in warm spot until double. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 45-50 minutes or until done.

 

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