Mom's Wheat Bread

2 T. yeast
1/2 c. warm water
5 c. hot tap water
2 T. salt
2/3 c. oil
2/3 c. honey
12 c. whole wheat flour or half wheat half white

Sprinkle yeast in warm water; set aside. Combine hot water with 7 c. flour. Add salt, oil, and honey. Mix until blended. Add 1 c. flour. Mix. Add yeast. Add 3-4 c. more flour. Let mixer run for 10 minutes. I guess you have to do it by hand if you don't have a mixer. Put oil on hands, remove dough from mixer. Place in 4 bread pans that are greased. Brush top of loaves with melted butter. Cover with damp cloth. Let rise about 35 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.