1 c. warm water
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tbsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1 env. yeast
1/4 c. hot water
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. shortening, melted
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour

Mix hot water with brown sugar and shortening and cool to lukewarm.

Mix first 5 ingredients and beat until smooth. Set in warm place, free of drafts, until light and bubbly.

Add the lukewarm mixture to the sponge and mix well. Add the whole wheat flour and beat smooth, but do NOT knead. Place in one greased loaf pan and let rise until double in bulk. Bake at 350 degrees about 45-50 minutes.

As this is a sponge type of dough, be careful not to move or shake the pan while rising.