12 - 13 c. whole wheat flour
3 c. hot tap water
3 c. potato water, heated
2 pkgs. active dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water, 80 degrees
1 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp. salt
2/3 c. melted shortening or oil
1/3 c. honey
1/3 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. instant potato flakes

Pour hot water and potato water into large mixing bowl. Add 7 cups flour, mix until well blended, turn on low speed, let knead for about 3 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl soften yeast in the 1/2 cup water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let rest. Put salt, oil, honey, brown sugar and potato flakes in large bowl with water and flour. Mix until well blended. Add prepared yeast, then add enough flour to make the dough just stiff to handle. Knead for 10 minutes until smooth and satiny.

Grease bowl and let rise until double. Punch down, let rest a few minutes. Form into loaves. Makes 4 large or 6 small loaves. Let rise in warm place until it has risen 1/3 (35 to 45 minutes).

Place in 375 degree oven and bake 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on rack. A moist, delicious bread which freezes well.