YEAST BREADS ; 29

Dissolve the yeast and molasses in the lukewarm liquid. Add
the shortening; add the all-purpose flour, cup by cup. Beat until
smooth; add the salt and whole wheat flour. This dough should be
stiff enough to handle without sticking. Turn on a floured board;
knead until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl; cover and
let rise until light (about 11% hours) in a warm place. Punch down
to release gas bubbles; mould in loaves; place each loaf in an oiled
pan 9” x 5” x 3”. Cover and let rise until double in bulk (about 1
hour). Bake in a 400°F. oven for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 375°F.,
and continue baking 35-45 minutes. Makes 3 large loaves, 114
pounds each.

WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

(Basic Recipe)

Temperature: 400°F.-375°F. Time: 50-60 minutes
2 cakes compressed yeast 4 tablespoons molasses or corn

\4 cup lukewarm water syrup
1 teaspoon white sugar 1 tablespoon salt

1 cup milk 3 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup water 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour

1g cup shortening 1 tablespoon grated orange rind

Crumble the yeast cakes in the lukewarm water; add the
sugar and stir well. Scald the milk; add the water, shortening,
molasses or corn syrup and salt; cool to lukewarm. Combine
with the yeast mixture. Add the flour, cup by cup, until the
mixture can be turned out on a floured board. Sprinkle with the
orange rind; knead until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl; brush
with oil; cover and let rise in a warm place until double in bulk
(about 114 hours). Turn on a floured board and knead just enough
to release the gas bubbles. Cut in half and roll each half into a
ball. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Shape each half into a loaf;
place in an oiled pan 9” x 5" x3”. Let rise till light (about 40 min-
utes). Bake in a hot oven (400°F.) for 15 minutes; reduce the heat
to 375°F.; continue cooking till done (about 35 minutes). If you
want a soft crust and no crumbling, brush the loaves with fat just
before removing from the oven. Yield: two 2 pound loaves.

Note To*BripEs: Double the recipe and make in addition a pan
of rolls, a cinnamon loaf or a fruit loaf.