Breakfast

Last night, Wayne asked Tyler what his favorite food is...as usual, he replied, "Eggs!"
Wayne asked what is the best way to eat them. Tyler replied, "Stab them!" Wayne soon got out of Tyler that he likes them scrambled. That is what he requested for breakfast, with homemade bread and jam.


Here is my favorite whole wheat bread recipe. I think my aunt, Anna, got the recipe from her Amish neighbor.

Whole Wheat Bread

2 T yeast
1 c warm water
1/4 t sugar

2 c hot water
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c shortening, melted
1/4 c oil
1/4 c honey
1 T salt
2 c whole wheat flour
5 1/2 c All-purpose flour (I add 2-3 T gluten or use bread flour)
Optional: I usually add around 1/2 cup of flax meal, wheat flakes, oat bran, or wheat bran

1. Mix the yeast, 1 c warm water and 1/4 t sugar; set aside.

2. In an 8 quart bowl, mix 2 c hot water, brown sugar, shortening, oil, honey and salt. Add whole wheat flour and mix well. Add yeast water, mix well. Add white flour a few cups at a time until it is all worked in and the dough is smooth and elastic. Occasionally I have to add a little more or less.

3. Let rise until double (around 1 hour); punch down.
Let rise again until double (around 45 minutes); punch down.
Roll out 3 or 4 rolls. Place in greased loaf pans.
Let rise until doubled (30-45 minutes).

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes (or until golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped). Let sit in loaf pans for a couple of minutes then move to cooling rack. Brush with butter. I usually make a batch or two and freeze it until I'm ready to use it.