Fay's Wheat Bread

I gave this out as a christmas gift this year. One of the recipients asked for the recipe. I got it from Grandma Joan she got it from her mom. It is by far my favorite of all wheat bread recipes.
11 c white flour

4 c boiling water

4 c crackled wheat

1 c brown sugar or honey (I like honey better)

4 tbsp butter

1 tbsp lecithin (description here...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecithin).

1 tbsp molasses

2 tbsp salt

4 pkg. or 9 teaspoons dry yeast

1 c warm water(115degrees)

Combine boiling water and cracked wheat, honey, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Let cool to 115 degrees. Soften yeast in warm water. Then combine both mixtures and then turn in 8 cups flour. Kneed on floured surface and add flour until dough is stiff ( about 10 minutes). Place in greased bowl and cover. Let rise until double (1 hour). Punch down. Shape 5 loaves. Place in greased pans (I use Pam Spray). Spray the top as well. Let it rise until doubled. Bake at 380 degrees for 30 minutes