Milk & Honey Casserole Bread

Directions

Scald milk and remove from heat.

Add shortening, honey and salt.

Stir to melt.

Cool to lukewarm. Dissolve 2 teaspoon sugar in warm water.

Add yeast.

Let stand for 10 minutes.

Add cooled milk mixture, eggs, whole wheat flour and 1 cup white flour.

Beat 2 minutes with mixer. With wooden spoon, add remaining to make sticky soft dough using your hands.

Let stand for 1 hour.

Punch down and turn into a 12 cup casserole or 2 smaller ones.

Let rise again 1 hour. Bake in 375℉ (190℃) oven, 45 minutes for small casseroles and 1 hour for larger one. Cool on racks.