1 c. milk
3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. honey
2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. warm water
2 pkg. active dry yeast
3 eggs, beaten
4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1 tbsp. melted butter

In small saucepan over low gas flame, heat milk until bubbles form around pan; turn off flame. Add shortening, honey and salt, stirring until shortening is melted; cool to lukewarm.

In large bowl, combine water and yeast, stirring until yeast is dissolved. Add milk, mixture and eggs. Combine flours. Add 2/3 of flour mixture to yeast mixture; beat at low speed until blended; beat 2 minutes at medium speed or until smooth. Stir in remaining flour mixture. Mix with hand, squeezing dough between fingers 20 to 30 times.

Cover, let rise until doubled. Punch down; beat with spoon until smooth. Turn into greased, deep 3-quart casserole; pat evenly. Cover, let rise until doubled. With a sharp knife, cut a 4-inch cross 1/2 inch deep in top of dough. Bake in 375 degree gas oven 45 to 50 minutes. Brush with butter; serve warm. Makes 1 loaf.