Wholesome Homemade Honey Whole Wheat Bread

This is the most awesome wheat bread I have ever eaten. It is worth the extra effort and because this recipe makes 4 loaves, you can freeze them and have enough for awhile :) Rising time included in prep.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 40 mins
• Yields: 4 "9x5 loaves"

Ingredients

• 2  envelopes  yeast
• 4  cups water
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄4 cup molasses
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 6  cups whole wheat flour
• 4  cups white flour

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water.
2. In a large bowl, combine butter, molasses, honey and salt and mix well.
3. Add yeast mixture and then gradually add flours.
4. Turn onto floured surface and knead until smooth.
5. Place in buttered bowl and let rise until double.
6. Punch down and let rest for a few minutes.
7. Divide dough into 4 parts and shape into loaves.
8. Place in greased pans and let rise for about an hour.
9. Bake at 375* for 35 to 40 minutes.