Wheat Germ Bread

1 3/4 c water
3 t sugar
2 t salt
1/3 c butter, room temperature
1/3 c molasses
5 t dry yeast (2 packages)
1 c wheat germ
3/4 c warm milk
4 c 100% whole wheat flour
1 - 2 c white or bread flour

1. Warm water, sugar, salt butter, & molasses over low heat until butter just starts to melt.
2. Remove mixture from heat & allow to cool to 105° to 115° Fahrenheit 
3. Mix in yeast & allow to "bloom" about 3-5 minutes.
4. Pour milk over wheat germ & let soak in.
5. Add water mixture & wheat germ mixture to mixing bowl & stir until combined.
6. Stir in wheat flour & mix until combined.
7. Add white or bread flour until dough forms a rough ball.
8. Knead on medium speed for one minute.
9. Spray top of ball with oil, turn over, & spray bottom of ball.
10. Cover with plastic & let rise 45 to 90 minutes.
11. Punch dough down, divide into two loaves, & place in loaf pans.
12. Cover loosely with plastic & let rise until just over the edge of your pan.
13. Preheat oven to 375°F & bake bread for about 50 minutes.
14. Remove loaves from pans & let cool.
    
    To Freeze Cooked Loaves: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then freezer paper or foil. Place in freezer bag & press out as much air as possible. Write date on bag & freeze for up to 6 months.