Tasty Whole Wheat Bread

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 4 cups warm buttermilk (110u0b0 to 115u0b0)
• 2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup toasted wheat germ
• 2-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 8 to 9 cups all-purpose flour

1. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Add the buttermilk, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, butter, wheat germ, salt and 4 cups all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 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.
3. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into four pieces. Shape into loaves. Place in four greased 8x4-in. loaf pans or on greased
4. . Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. Bake at 375u0b0 for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

active dry yeast, warm water, warm buttermilk, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, butter, toasted wheat germ, salt, flour

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/tasty-whole-wheat-bread/ (may not work)