Yield: 6 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
⅔ cup | Water |
3 packs | Yeast |
1 tablespoon | Sugar |
8 cups | Scalded Milk |
⅔ cup | Shortening |
1 cup | Sugar |
½ cup | Molasses |
2 tablespoons | Salt |
12 cups | Whole Wheat Flour |
Dissolve yeast in ⅔ c water while your milk is cooling. Dissolve 1 cup sugar in the hot milk. Stir all ingredients in large bowl, turn out and knead about 5 minutes, adding flour if needed. Knead about 5 minutes. Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1½ to 2 hours.
Knead down and shape into 6 loaves, let rise until doubled in pans.
Bake at 375 degrees F. for 40 minutes. Turn out on wire rack and let cool to cold before slicing, if you can.
NOTE: Raisins and/or walnuts can be added for a change. Also this bread freezes well.
Recipe By :
From: Marjorie Scofield Date: 03-26-95 (159) Fido: Cooking