Lammas Whole Wheat Bread

2 pkg active dry yeast
1/2 cup lukewarm water
1/4 cup honey
3 Tbsp shortening
1 Tbsp grated lemon peel
2 1/4 cup water
3 1/4-4 1/4 c unbleached all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp salt
2 cups unsifted whole wheat flour


In 1/2 cup of lukewarm water, dissolve yeast. Combine honey, shortening and lemon peel. Add dissolved yeast and remainder of water. Combine 2 cups unbleaches flour and salt, stirring well to blend. Add yeast to mixture. Add 1 cup whole wheat flour. Beat until thick and elastic. Stir in remianing cup whole wheat flour. Then gradually stir in just enough remaining unbleached flour to make a soft dough that leaves the sides of the bowl.

Turn onto floured board; round up into a ball. Knead 5 to ten minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise until doubled. Punch down, and shape into 2 loaves.

Place into 9x5 inch loaf pans. Let rise until doubled.

Bake at 400°F for 30-40 minutes or until done. Remove from pans immediately. Brush top crust with shortening after baking if you want a soft crust.

Makes 2 loaves