2 pkgs. dry yeast
1/2 c. warm water (105-115 degrees)
1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. shortening
1 tbsp. salt
1 3/4 c. warm water
3 c. whole wheat flour
3-4 c. all-purpose flour or unbleached flour
butter, softened

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water in large mixing bowl. Stir in honey, shortening, salt, 1 3/4 cup warm water, and whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Mix in enough flour to make dough easy to handle.

Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth (10 minutes). Place in greased bowl. Turn greased side up. Cover; let stand in warm place about 1 hour. Punch down.

Divide in half. Flatten into rectangle, 18 x 9-inches. Fold into thirds. Roll lightly. Seal after each turn. Fold ends under loaf. Place in greased loaf pans. Let rise 1 hour.

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake 40-45 minutes.