Farmhouse Bread

Farmhouse Bread
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2 Tbsp active dry yeast
1 cup warm water
4 cups warm milk
1/2 cup oil
6 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp salt
2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
8 1/2 cups all purpose flour, divided
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Sprinkle the yeast into the water.� Set aside.�

In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, oil, sugar, and salt.�
Add the whole wheat flour and 2 1/2 cups of the all purpose flour.� Mix in the
yeast mixture.� Add the remaining flour.� Let rest for 10 minutes.� Knead for 5
minutes.� Allow the dough to double in bulk.�

Punch down. Allow to double in bulk a second time.� Divide the dough into
quarters.� Place into four greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans and allow to double in
size once more.�

Bake at 400 F.. for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to 375 F and bake for 5
minutes. Next, reduce the heat to 350 F and bake for 20 minutes, then reduce the
heat to 325 F and bake for 5 minutes.�

Makes 4 loaves.