Favorite Wheat Bread


2 T. yeast
1 c. warm water
1 tsp sugar

1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. oil
4 T. applesauce
3 tsp salt
3 c. warm water
10 c. flour (I use about 3/4 wheat 1/4 white)

Dissolve yeast in 1 c. warm water with 1 tsp sugar. Add all the ingredients except the white flour and mix well. I mix it for about 5-10 min to make sure the gluten is activated. Gradually add the rest of the flour, you may need more, may need less. I sometimes only add 2/3 c. white sugar instead of brown and it doesn't seem to taste different.

Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown. (usually about 30 min. for me...every oven varies a little)