Bulgar Honey Bread

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry bulgar wheat
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 Tbsp. oil
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 2 packages dry yeast
• 7 1/2-8 cups flour

Directions

Combine first 4 ingredients and 3 cups boiling water to large bowl; cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add to cooled bulgar mixture, mixing well. Add flour by thirds, beating well after each addition. Knead on lightly floured surface for 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, turning to grease surface.

Let rise, covered, in warm place for 2 hours or until doubled in bulk. Punch dough down and shape into 2 loaves. Place in greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Let rise, covered, for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes. Brush with butter.

By Robin from Washington, IA