WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

2 yeast cakes
3/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cp shortening
1 tbsp salt
3 1/2 cups sifted whole wheat flour
3 cups white bread flour

Soak yeast in 3/4 Cup warm water.

Heat to simmering 1 1/2 cup sweet milk, 3/4 Cup brown sugar, shortening and salt. Cool to lukewarm.

Add yeast and water. Add sifted whole wheat flour. Mix for 5 minutes with electric mixer.

Add 3 Cups white flour and stir well. Turn onto dough board and knead until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.

Knead slightly to original size. Cut in half. Shape into 2 loaves, place in oiled pans and let rise again until doubled in size.

Bake in 350 degree oven 55 minutes or until brown*. Place on wire racks to cool.

*If soft crust is desired, brush with cream or butter before baking.