1 1/2 cups warm water
1 pkg. dry yeast
1/2 cup sugar
6 tbsp. (3/4 stick) butter
3 cups whole wheat flour (unsifted)
4 cups all-purpose flour (unsifted)
1 tbsp. salt

Place warm water in bowl. Add yeast and sugar. Let it sit until bubbly on top, about 10 to 15 minutes.

Melt butter in saucepan. Mix whole wheat and all-purpose flour in bowl. Add salt. Add flour to yeast mixture. Add melted butter. Mix well. Then knead until dough is elastic. If more flour is needed, add a sprinkle at a time. Place kneaded dough in greased bowl. Cover and place in warm, draft-free spot and leave until doubled in size.

Grease 2 large bread pans or 3 small. Separate dough into desired amount. Knead once more and place dough in pans. Let dough rise to double in size.

Bake at 350°F for 1 hour (2 large pans) or 35 to 40 minutes (3 small pans).

Makes 2 or 3 loaves.

Submitted by: Jeannie Weiss