Whole Wheat Braided Bread

3 pkgs. active (¼ ounces each) dry yeast

3 cups warm water

½ cup of sugar

3 eggs

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 Tbsp. salt

5 cups whole wheat flour

4 cups all-purpose flour

1. In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, eggs, oil, salt, and whole wheat flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.


2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.


3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into nine pieces. Shape each piece into a 14 inch rope. Braid 3 ropes together; pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Place in three greased 8x4x2 loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.


4. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Yeides 3 loaves