Title: Cracked Wheat Bread
Categories: Bread
Yield: 1 Servings

1/2	c	Cracked wheat
1 1/2	c	Boiling water
1	pk	Dry yeast
1/3	c	Warm water
1/4	c	Shortening
1 1/2	ts	Salt
2	tb	Molasses
2	tb	Honey
1	c	Warm water
1	c	Wholewheat flour
4	c	All-purpose flour

Cook cracked wheat in the boiling water for 10 minutes, till all the water is absorbed. Dissolve yeast in 1/3 c of warm water & let proof. Stir together shortening, salt, molasses, honey & the rest of the water & add to cracked wheat. Stir in the flours a little at a time. When the dough is stiff, turn out onto a floured board & knead for 10 minutes, use extra flour if necessary. Shape into a ball, place in oiled bowl, cover & let rise till doubled. Punch down & shape into 2 loaves. Let rise till doubled. Bake at 375F for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on racks.

"Beard on Bread"

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