WHEAT BREAD (2 LOAVES)

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This bread is amazing! So crunchy on the outside and nice and warm and soft on the inside. Divine! It comes from "Old Favorite Honey Recipes" by the American Honey Institute in 1941

Provided by crazycookinmama

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 Loaves

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups milk or 1 cup milk and 1 cup water
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
2 tablespoons honey
1 compressed yeast cake
6 cups flour (or more)

Steps:

  • Scald milk and cool to lukewarm.
  • Add salt and shortening.
  • Mix honey and yeast in mixing bowl; let stand until yeast is dissolved.
  • Add milk and one half the flour.
  • Beat thoroughly.
  • Gradually add enough flour to make a soft dough.
  • Turn out on floured board and knead until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  • This requires about 10 minutes.
  • Place in slightly greased bowl and let rise until double in bulk.
  • Punch down lightly and let rise again.
  • Form into loaves.
  • Place in greased pans.
  • Allow to rise until double in bulk.
  • If baked in individual loaves (one pound), bake 40 minutes at 375°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1707.1, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 3618.7, Carbohydrate 316.4, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 18.3, Protein 47.5

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