2/3 c. lukewarm water
4 tsp. dry yeast
2 tsp. honey
5 c. whole wheat flour
3 tbsp. molasses
2/3 c. lukewarm water (yes, again!)
1/3 c. wheat germ
1 1/3 c. lukewarm water (once more!)
1/2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. sesame seeds

Sprinkle yeast over 2/3 cup lukewarm water. Add 2 teaspoons honey. Leave to "work" for a few minutes.

Warm whole wheat flour by placing it in a 250 degree oven for about 20 minutes.

Combine molasses with 2/3 cup lukewarm water.

Combine yeast mixture with molasses mixture. Stir this into the warmed flour, then add the wheat germ and 1 1/3 cups lukewarm water. Mix well, but don't knead. The dough will be sticky.

Butter 9 1/4 x 5 1/4 inch loaf pan, taking care to grease the corners of the pan well. Turn the dough into the pan. Smooth the dough with spatula which has been rinsed with cold water to prevent sticking. Sprinkle sesame seeds over top of loaf. Leave to rise to top of pan in warm place.

Bake at 400 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until crust is brown and sides of loaf are firm and crusty. Cool on rack for about 10 minutes, then remove loaf from pan and cool completely on rack before slicing.