Grandma's Brown Bread

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 packages dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 Tbs. salt
1/4 cup shortening
2 1/4 cups warm water
6 to 7 cups whole wheat flour

Prep time: 3 hours
Yield: 2 loaves

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Stir in brown sugar, salt, shortening, remaining warm water, and 2 1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Mix enough flour to handle.

Turn onto lightly floured board and knead about 10 minutes, adding remaining flour.

Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down and divide in half. Roll into two rectangles, press ends to seal. Put in two loaf pans greased sides up. Let rise 1 hour.

Place on low oven rack in center of oven. Do not let pans touch. Bake at 375š about 45 minutes until brown. Remove from pans and brush with soft butter.

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