Kristi's White Bread

3 cups warm water
3 tablespoons active dry yeast
3 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup honey
4 cups bread flour
4 cups whole wheat flour

irections
1.In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, salt, oil, sugar, and 4 cups flour. Mix thoroughly, and let sponge rise until doubled in size.
2.Gradually add about 4 cups flour, kneading until smooth. Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn several times to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled.
3.Punch down the dough, let it rest a few minutes. Divide dough into three equal parts. Shape into loaves, and place in three 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 inch greased bread pans. Let rise until almost doubled.
4.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 45 minutes. The loaves may need to be covered for the last few minutes with foil to prevent excess browning.
5.Brush with butter when you take them out of the oven
6.* for rising, place in oven with light on


Serving Size: makes 3 loaves

Number of Servings: 48

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOMMA1803.