Take 1/2 cup of warm water and stir in the yeast and 1 tsp of sugar , let it sit and foam up about 5-10 minutes.
In the large mixer bowl stir together the warm milk , molasses, softened butter , brown sugar and salt.
Mix in the yeast mixture then the whole wheat flour.
Add all purpose flour one cup at a time until it forms together and is no longer sticky.
Place in a lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap , let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Punch down and shape into 2 loaves, cover and let rise for an hour. Bake at 375 for 30-35 minutes. Brush top with butter while hot.
3 packages ( or 6 3/4 tsps ) yeast,
1/2 cup warm water
1 tsp sugar
1 1/2 warm milk
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup butter softened not melted
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 tsps salt
2 cups whole wheat flour
4 - 5 cups all purpose flour
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