Cracked Wheat Bread

Ingredients

1/2 c cracked wheat
1 1/2 c boiling water
1 package dry yeast
1 3/8 c warm water
1/4 c shortening
1 1/2 ts salt
2 tb molasses
2 tb honey
1 c wholewheat flour
4 c all purpose flour

Instructions

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"