Ingredients
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast3 cups warm water (110° to 115°), divided3/4 cup canola oil1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup molasses1 tablespoon salt7 to 7-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3 cups whole wheat flour
Preparation
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm water. Add oil, sugar, molasses, salt and remaining water. Combine flours; add 4-5 cups flour to mixture. Beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a firm dough.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape each portion into a loaf. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.
