Wholesome Whole Wheat

from Melanie Douglass's book:
Stir the following together and set aside:
1/4 cup warm water
1 tablespoon yeast
1 teaspoon salt
In a separate bowl, mix together:
2 1/2 cups hot water
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 tablespoon salt
3 cups whole wheat flour
Add yeast mixture and mix 5 to 10 minutes.Next add:
1/2 cup potato flakes (optional)
3-4 more cups whole wheat flour
Mix until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.Divide the dough into 2 loaves and place in bread pans coated with cooking spray. Let the dough rise until it doubles in size; if you're in a hurry let it rise 30 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Makes 2 loaves.