Sweet Bread Recipe

"Autumn and I just tried out this recipe. The recipe yields three deliciously sweet loaves. Before the loaves could cool a loaf disappeared! For breakfast we sliced and toasted some and spread strawberry and cherry preserves on top - our whole family enjoyed it. "

Preparation Time: 90 minutes
Bake Time: 25 - 30 minutes

                  

Ingredients:

      5 cups bread flour

      3 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

      3 cups warm water

      3 Tbsp. butter, melted

      1/3 cup honey

      2 packages of active dry yeast

      2 Tbsp. butter, melted

      1/3 cup honey

Directions: 

1. Mix warm water yeast, and 1/3 cup of honey, then add 5 cups of white bread flour, and stir until blended well.  (Let stand for approximately 30 minutes or until big and bubbly.)
2. Mix 3 Tbsp. of melted butter, 1/3 cup of honey, and salt. Stir in 2 cups of whole wheat flour. Knead the flour on a flat surface using whole wheat flour. (Cover and let stand in a warm place until doubled - cover light)
3. Punch down and divide up into 3 loaves. Place dough greased loaf pans (9x5), let rise.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for approximately 25 - 30 minutes. 
5. After baking - brush loaf tops with melted butter to keep crust moist and soft.

"I think I found out who ate that first loaf - my son!"

Caught in the act!