100% Whole Wheat Bread

2/3 c Water
3 pk Yeast
1 tb Sugar
8 c Scalded milk
2/3 c Shortening
1 c Sugar
1/2 c Molasses
2 tb Salt
12 c Whole wheat flour

Dissolve yeast in 2/3 c water while your milk is cooling.
Dissolve 1 cup sugar in the hot milk.
Stir all ingredients in large bowl, turn out and knead about 5 minutes, adding flour if needed.
Knead about 5 minutes.
Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Knead down and shape into 6 loaves, let rise until doubled in pans.
Bake at 375 degrees F. for 40 minutes.

Turn out on wire rack and let cool to cold before slicing, if you can.

NOTE: Raisins and/or walnuts can be added for a change. Also this bread freezes well.