Molasses Whole Wheat Bread

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Ingredients

1/2 cup warm water

1/4 teaspoon ginger

2 pkg. dry yeast

1 teaspoon honey

1 cup warm water

5 tablespoons molasses

2 cups whole wheat flour

1/2 cup milk powder

3/4 cup warm water

3 cups whole wheat flour

3 tablespoons butter

Preparation

Combine above ingredients and place in a warm spot to bubble. Then mix the following together and combine with the yeast mixture.

Cover the bowl and let rise in a warm place. Then mix in:

Knead until smooth and stiff (this bread is coarse and will not hold up unless dough is stiff). Return to oiled bowl and oil top of dough. Cover with a warm, damp cloth and let rise until doubled. Knead well and put into 2 oiled loaf pans. Brush top with melted butter and let rise. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.