2 3/4 c. hot water
1/4 c. dark molasses
1/4 c. oil
2 tbsp. rapid rise yeast
2 tsp. salt (optional)
3 tbsp. honey
2 c. white flour
5 c. whole wheat flour (approximately)

In mixer bowl with bread hook, add ingredients in order listed. Knead 7 minutes. Divide dough into 2. Spray 2 loaf pans, counter and hands with Pam. Roll or pat dough into rectangle, roll up and seal ends. Place sealed side down in pans.

Let rise ONCE in warm place for approximately 25 minutes or until double in size. Bake for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Butter tops of loaves. May be adapted for traditional method without dough hook, but let rise only once. Makes 2 loaves.