Whole Wheat Loaves
["1 pkg. active dry yeast", "1 1/2 c. lukewarm water", "2 c. sifted plain flour", "2 Tbsp. salt", "1/2 c. hot water", "1/2 c. brown sugar", "3 Tbsp. shortening", "3 1/2 to 4 c. whole wheat flour"]
["Sprinkle yeast on 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water; stir to dissolve. Add flour, sugar and salt.", "Beat until batter is smooth.", "Cover and let rise in warm place until light and bubbly.", "Combine 1/2 cup hot water, brown sugar and shortening.", "Cool to lukewarm.", "Add brown sugar mixture to yeast; mix well.", "Add enough whole wheat flour to make a soft dough that leaves the side of the bowl.", "Turn out on floured board and knead until smooth and satiny.", "Place dough in lightly greased bowl; turn over to greased top.", "Cover and let rise until doubled.", "Divide dough in half.", "Shape into balls.", "Cover and let rest 10 minutes.", "Shape each half into a loaf.", "Place in two greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pans.", "Let rise until doubled.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped. Remove from pans.", "Brush tops with melted butter."]
["active dry yeast", "water", "flour", "salt", "hot water", "brown sugar", "shortening", "whole wheat flour"]