2 tbsp. dry yeast
3 c. warm water
1 c. bread flour OR all purpose flour
1/3 c. molasses
1/4 c. butter, melted
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. wheat germ
1 c. rye
1 c. whole wheat
4 to 5 c. flour

Sprinkle yeast over 1 cup warm water; let stand 5 minutes. Add 1 cup flour and beat until soft, 3 or 4 minutes. Cover and let rise about 45 minutes, (until doubled in size). In large bowl, add 2 cups warm water, molasses, butter and salt. Stir down sponge and add to liquid mixture, mix well. Add wheat germ, rye and whole wheat, beat well. Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. Turn out and knead about 10 minutes. Let rise. Punch down and mold the loaves, let rise. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. Makes 3 loaves.