Dark Mother Bread-Mabon

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1/3 cup honey
3 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups flour

Dissolve the yeast in warm water, add honey, and mix well. Stir in the whole wheat flour, salt, oil, and butter, and mix until a stiff dough has formed. Work the flour into the mix one cup at a time. Turn the dough into a lightly floured countertop and knead for about 15 mintues. When it reaches the point where it's sort of elastic, shape it into a ball and place it into an oiled bowl. Cover with a warm, damp cloth and allow to set and rise until it's doubled in size, usually about 45 minutes. Punch the dough down and cut in half so you can make two loaves of bread. Place each half in a greased loaf pan and allow to rise. Once the dough has risen an inch or two above the top of the load pan, pop them into the oven. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown at the top. When you remove the loaves from the oven, allow to cool for about 15 minutes before removing from the pan.