Basic Whole Wheat Bread

3 3/4 c. hot water

1 c. olive oil

1 c. honey

8 c. whole wheat flour

Mix and soak for at least an hour

In separate bowl combine:

6 c. whole wheat flour (or 4 whole wheat, 2 white)

1 Tbsp salt

2 Tbsp egg substitute (Ener-G) - or add 2 eggs to above mixture

4 Tbsp dough enhancer

In separate bowl mix a dab of honey to 1 c. warm water and 4 Tbsp yeast

When yeast is ready mix dry ingredients and yeast to first mixture. Knead WELL for about 15 minutes or until dough becomes elastic.

Let rise until double, punch down. Rise again and then punch down into 5 loaves. Let rise in pans and bake for 30 minutes at 350. Butter tops when they come out of the oven.