Amish Brown Bread

3 c. lukewarm water
2 Tblsp. sugar
6 Tblsp. yeast
1-1/3 c. milk
1-1/4 c. honey or brown sugar
2 Tbslp. salt
2/3 c. melted butter or corn oil
5 to 6 c. whole wheat flour
All purpose flour

Pour water into very large bowl. Add yeast and sugar. Allow to dissolve and stand for 10 minutes. Do not stir!

In a saucepan, scald milk. Add honey, salt and melted butter. Stir to mix well. Allow mixture to cool. It will not need to be cold, just warm to the touch. Once cooled enough, pour milk mixture into yeast and mix well.

Stir in 5-6 cups wheat flour. Then add enough all purpose flour to the batter until a soft dough forms. Knead for 15 minutes or until dough becomes smooth and elastic.

Divide dough into 6 equal pieces, then shape into loaves. Place into greased bread pans.

Bake at 350* for 45 minutes or until golden.

Recipe Source: Amish Cooking, Deluxe Edition