Whole Wheat Italian Bread

Ingredients

• 1 pkg active dry yeast
• 1 12 c warm water
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp salad oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 c whole wheat flour
• 2 12 to 3 c all-purpose flour
• 12 c wheat germ
• 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 13 c water

Directions

1. In a large bowl sprinkle yeast over warm water and let stand for 5 minutes to soften
2. Stir in sugar oil and salt
3. Add whole wheat flour and 1 12 cups all-purpose
4. Mix to blend
5. With a heavy-duty mixer or wooden spoon beat until dough is elastic Stir in wheat germ and 1 cup all-purpose flour
6. Turn out onto floured area with remaining flour
7. Knead until smooth
8. Place in greased bowl
9. Cover and let rise
10. Punch dough down turn out onto floured surface and divide in half
11. Shape into loaf shape
12. Place on greased baking sheets cover lightly and let rise
13. Bring cornstarch mixture to a boil
14. Brush loaves while mix is warm Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned
15. Cool on wire rack