Soften 1 Tbs yeast in ¼ cup warm water and 1 tsp sugar for 10-15 min. until spongy (in small bowl).
Mix together in large bowl (or your KitchenAid mixer): ¼ cup oil, ¼ cup honey, 2½ cups hot water, and 1 Tablespoon salt.
Add 5 cups wheat flour and mix well.
Then add the yeast mixture and 2-3 cups flour.
Knead or mix in a stand mixer.
Let rise in a warm place (in a greased bowl, covered with plastic wrap and a towel)--1 hour or until doubled.
Split the dough in half and form into two loaves. Place into two greased bread pans, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until the dough reaches the top of the pans.
Bake (uncovered) at 375° for 30-35 minutes. Cool on a rack…but be sure to eat a piece while it’s hot!
Notes
You can add a Tablespoon of gluten with your flour to improve the elasticity of your bread if you'd like. And feel free to experiment with replacing a cup or two of wheat with all-purpose white flour - sometimes that makes a huge difference!
Recipe by Food Fun Family at https://foodfunfamily.com/whole-wheat-bread/