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      Title: Cracked Wheat Bread
 Categories: Breads
      Yield: 1 loaf
 
    1/2 c  Cracked wheat
  1 1/2 c  Boiling water
      1 pk Dry yeast
    1/3 c  Warm water
    1/4 c  Shortening
  1 1/2 ts Salt
      2 tb Molasses
      2 tb Honey
      1 c  Warm water
      1 c  Wholewheat flour
      4 c  All-purpose flour
 
  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"
 
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