Perfect Whole Wheat Bread

I got this recipe from my friend Annie who got it from her friend Bryttin, so I can't take credit for it. But, it is delicious and so easy! Bread usually takes so many steps, this one is an easy "dump and mix" recipe.

From the "Bee Prepared" cookbook--makes two loaves

Instant Yeast- 1 Tb.
Hot Water- 2 1/2 cups
Oil- 1/3 cup
Honey (or raw sugar)- 1/3 cup (I add a little extra)
Salt- 1 Tb.
Whole Wheat Flour 6-7 cups (I use 4 cups whole wheat flour and 3 cups white flour)

Combine all ingredients. Knead for 10 minutes. (I use the dough attachment on my Kitchen Aid to do all of the mixing and kneading). Form into loaves. Place in prepared bread pans and let rise until double. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes.
* Bryttin says make sure to knead for the full 10 minutes! This is what develops the gluten and helps your bread not to crumble.
**Prepared bread pans- I just sprayed my bread pans with pam and that worked, but they are the dark "nonstick" pans. My mom always greases hers with crisco. Then I covered them with plastic wrap with pam on it for the bread to rise, but I don't know if that is necessary. It's just what I do with Rhodes rolls so I figured it would work for the bread too :)