Wholesome Wheat Bread

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2-1/4 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 tablespoon salt
4-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2-3/4 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, butter, honey, milk powder, salt and whole wheat flour; beat until smooth. Add enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.

Turn onto floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch down. Shape dough into traditional loaves or divide into fourths and roll each portion into a 15-in. rope. Twist two ropes together. Place in greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks. Makes 2 loaves (32 slices).