Sue's Honey Whole Wheat Bread Recipe

Sue Higley's Foolproof Whole Wheat Bread (My Mom!)
Makes 4 Loaves (*I usually cut the recipe in half and make two, also, a Bosch makes this process so simple)

2 tbsp dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
5 cups hot tap water
2 tbsp. salt
2/3 cup oil
2/3 cup honey
12 cups whole wheat flour
Sprinkle yeast into 1/2 cup water. Let stand until dissolved. Combine hot water and 7 cups four. Add salt, oil, and honey, mix together until well blended. Add one cup flour to mixture, add yeast and mix well. Add 3-4 cups more flour. Knead for 10 minutes until dough begins to clean the side of the bowl. A stickier dough will cause a more moist bread. Oil hands. Divide dough into 4 parts. Mound into loaves and place in greased pans. Oil top of loaves for a soft crust. Cover loaves with a damp cloth. Let rise 1/3 in bulk for 35 minutes. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes. Remove from pans. Put on towel to cool. Brush tops with butter.
Makes great rolls too. For high altitudes (over 4000 feet) bake at 425 for 8 minutes and then 350 for 40 minutes.