Cracked Wheat Bread

Ingredients

65 gr cracked wheat
350 ml boiling water
1 package dry yeast
325 ml warm water
50 gr shortening
4 gr salt
30 ml molasses
30 ml honey
130 gr wholewheat flour
500 gr all purpose flour

Instructions

Cook cracked wheat in the boiling water for 10 minutes, till all the water is absorbed. Dissolve yeast in one third 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 190ºC for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on racks. "Beard on Bread"