2 c. water
4 tbsp. butter
4 c. white flour
1 pkg. granular yeast
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. honey
1 egg
Grated rind of 1 orange
2 c. whole wheat flour

Combine the water and butter in a saucepan and heat just until the butter melts.

Combine 2 cups of the white flour, yeast, salt and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the water and butter mixture, honey, egg and orange rind. Blend briskly and thoroughly and work in the remaining white flour and the whole wheat flour.

Turn the mixture out onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball. Butter lightly a clean mixing bowl. Add dough and turn lightly to coat all sides. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let stand in a warm place until doubled, about 2 hours.

Turn the dough out and knead it lightly. Cover and let rest 5 to 10 minutes. Shape the dough in 2 loaves. Arrange each loaf in a greased loaf pan. Let rise again in a warm place, about 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Bake for 45 minutes.