Favorite Honey Wheat Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups boiling water

• 1 cup uncooked rolled wheat

• 2 tsp. salt

• 1/2 cup honey

• 2 tbsp. butter

• 2 packages active dry yeast

• 1/3 cup warm water

• 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour

• 1 1/2 to 2 cups whole wheat flour

DIRECTIONS

Pour boiling water over rolled wheat. Let stand until softened.

Add salt, honey and butter; cool.

Soften yeast in warm water.

Add wheat mixture; blend well.

Gradually add flour, knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Put into a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat the dough on all sides.

Cover, let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

Punch down; divide in half.

Knead briefly; shape into two loaves.

Place in 9" x 5" x 3" loaf pans.

Cover; let rise until double.

Bake 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes.

Remove from pan; let cool.