1/2 c. warm water
2 pkg. dry yeast
Honey
Hot water
Crisco
Salt
3 c. whole wheat flour
3 c. white flour

Sprinkle yeast on warm water; put in 1 cup measuring cup. Add honey to make water rise to 1 cup mark. Let set.

In another bowl, put together 2 cups hot water and 1/3 cup Crisco until Crisco is soft. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Add 3 cups whole wheat flour, mix. Add yeast mixture, mix. Add 3 cups white flour, mix. Let rest covered 10-15 minutes. Knead until soft and smooth.

Grease bowl and turn dough to cover with Crisco. Let raise until double. Makes 3 round loaves. Let rise 45 minutes to 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.