Whole wheat bread is made from flour that includes all three parts of the wheat kernel: the bran, the germ and the endosperm. Cracked wheat bread is made from flour that includes the bran and the germ, but not the endosperm.
Combine warm water and molasses.
Add yeast.
Stir 100 times to startyeast action.
Mix remaining water, honey, milk and butter; heat to bodytemperature.
Add to yeast mix and let stand 10 minutes.
Stir togetherflour, salt and cracked wheat and add to yeast mixture.
Turn onto floured work surface and knead until hands are clean, or untilyou're perspiring, at least 20 minutes.
(We get the whole family tohelp.
) Place dough in lightly oiled bowl.
Cover with a towel and let risein warm place for about one hour, until double in size.
Punch down andknead again for 5 minutes.
Divide dough and place in oiled loaf pans.
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes or until bread makes a thud soundwhen thumped with finger.
Let cool before slicing.
After you make thisyou've earned a rest.
Serve it with a simple green salad and cheese.
Makes 3 loaves.