Mix:

2 ½ cups hot water

3 c. Applesauce

1 c. Brown sugar

2 tbs. Salt

6 c. Whole wheat flour

½ c. Oil

Let stand 20 min.

Mix:

½ c. warm water

2 tbs. Yeast

Let stand 10 min.

Add:

6 c. white flour

yeast mixture

Knead 10-15 min. and let rise 1 hour. Divide into 4 loaves and put in greased pans. Let rise for another hour; then bake 40 min. at 350 degrees.