Embrace the wholesome goodness of our whole wheat bread recipe. Experience the perfect balance of hearty flavor and nourishing ingredients, as you bite into a slice of freshly baked, homemade whole wheat bread.
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.Add milk and honey.
Beat in 3 cups of flour and eggs. Beat 100 strokes, or 2 to 3 minutes on medium speed with a mixer.
Cover and allow to rest 20 to 30 minutes.
Mix in salt, add flour 1/2 cup at a time,until dough can be turned out on lightly floured surface to knead. If using a dough hook, add shortening, knead for 8 minutes. If kneading by hand, knead 10 to 15 minutes, gradually kneading in shortening.
In a greased bowl, cover dough with cloth and let rise until doubled.
Punch down dough, divide in half.
Let dough rest while greasing 2 loaf pans.
Place dough in pans and let rise again until doubled in size.
