Ingredients

  • 2 c. boiling water
  • 2 Shredded Wheat biscuits
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. molasses
  • 3 Tbsp. oleo
  • 4 pkg. dry yeast
  • 1/2 c. warm water
  • 5 to 6 c. flour

Method

  • In a large bowl, pour boiling water over biscuits.
  • Add salt, molasses and oleo until melted.
  • Let cool.
  • In small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water; add to cooled wheat mixture.
  • Add flour, cup by cup, until it becomes hard to stir. Turn on floured surface and let rise while you clean out and grease the large bowl.
  • Knead the dough, adding more flour as necessary, until you have a smooth and resilient dough, about 10 minutes.
  • Return the dough to the greased bowl.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume (about 1 hour).
  • Form dough in 2 loaves and place in greased 8-inch bread pans.
  • Cover with smooth towel and and let rise about 30 minutes.
  • Bake in preheated oven at 325° for 50 minutes.