honey-whole wheat bread

i think i will not buy bread any more-this was so easy and turned out so delicious!!

from the southern living cookbook

4 cups whole wheat flour, divided
1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
1 T salt
2 envelopes active dry yeast
3 cups water, divided
1/2 cup honey
2 T butter or margarine
2-3 cups all-purpose flour

beat 3 cups whole wheat flour, dry milk powder, and yeast at low speed with a heavy-duty stand mixer until combined.
bring 2 cups water to a boil over medium heat; add honey and butter, stirring until butter melts. remove from heat, and stir in 1 cup cold water.
add honey mixture to flour mixture, beating at low speed 1 minute. increase speed to medium, and beat 2 more minutes. gradually add remaining 1 cup whole wheat flour and enough all purpose flour to make a soft dough (it took all three cups for me!).
turn dough onto a well-floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 minutes) . place in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top. cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
punch dough down, and divide into 2 equal portions. roll each portion into a 15- x 10-inch rectangle. roll each up, jelly-roll fashion, beginning with short side. fold ends under, and place each roll, seam side down, in a 9- x 5-inch loafpan.
cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 45 minutes or until dough is doubled in bulk.
bake at 375 for 40-45 minutes, shielding with foil after 25 minutes to prevent excessive browning.

makes 2 delicious loafs!