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Ingredients
- 1 cake compressed yeast
- 4 c. lukewarm water, divided
- 1/2 c. molasses
- 2 Tbsp. salt
- 1/2 c. melted shortening
- 9 c. white flour
- 3 c. whole wheat or graham flour
- 1/2 c. sugar
Method
- Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup lukewarm water; let stand 15 minutes.
- Add 3 1/2 cups lukewarm water, molasses, salt, sugar and shortening. Add enough flour to make a soft sponge.
- Beat thoroughly for about 10 minutes, then add rest of flour to make stiff dough.
- Knead, then place in greased bowl, cover and set in warm place.
- When doubled in bulk, knead again.
- Let rise once more, then shape into loaves.
- Let rise until light, then bake about 45 minutes in moderate oven.
- Brush tops with melted butter.
- Makes 4 medium loaves.
- Try adding chopped walnuts to part of the dough for a delicious nut bread.
