2 T (or two packets) active dry yeast
pinch of sugar
1 C. warm water
1 C. warm milk
1/2 C. Honey
3 TBSP unsalted butter
2 1/2 C. whole-wheat flour
1 T Salt
1 egg
3 1/2 -4 C Flour (to thicken dough as needed)
Combine yeast and sugar in water and let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes. Combine milk, honey and butter in small bowl. (I usually combine it all cold, and then microwave it to melt the butter and warm the milk and honey together*) Combine whole wheat four and salt in heavy duty mixer with the paddle attachment. Add milk mixture, egg, and yeast mixture. Beat at med. speed for 3 minutes or until smooth. Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until soft dough is formed.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Adding flour as necessary. Let rise until doubled in a warm place. Punch down dough and shape into loaves. Place in greased pans, and let rise until double again. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes, or until golden.
Yield: 2 loaves
