Honey Wheat Bread

Ingredients:
- 2 pkg. active dry yeast
- 1/2 c. warm water
- 1/3 c. honey
- 1/4 c. shortening (butter flavor Crisco)
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 3/4 c. warm water
- 6 to 7 c. whole wheat flour
- 1/4 to 1/3 c. wheat germ

Directions:
- Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water.
- Stir in all ingredients, adding enough flour to make firm dough that's easy to handle.
- Turn into greased bowl so greased side is up.
- Let rise to double (about 1 hour).
- Punch down; divide into half.
- Flatten each half, rolling into a rectangle.
- Fold in two sides and roll up tightly into a loaf.
- Place in greased bread pan; brush top with margarine.
- Let rise to double (about 1 hour).
- Bake at 375° for 35 to 45 minutes.
- Cool on rack.
- Cover for softer crust.