Combine flours.
In separate large bowl, thoroughly mix 2 1/2 cups flour mixture, sugar, salt, and dry yeast.
Wet ingredients
Combine water, milk, honey & Crisco in a pan. Heat over low heat until warm (105° - 115°) - Crisco need not melt.
Mix together
Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients & beat for 2 minutes, scraping bowl.
Add 1/2 flour mixture. Beat at high speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl.
Stir in enough flour to make a soft dough. If necessary, add white flour to obtain desired dough.
Knead until smooth & elastic on floured surface (8-10 minutes)
Place in greased bowl & grease top of bread. Cover & let rise in warm place until doubled (about 1 hour)
Rising process
Place in greased bowl & grease top of bread. Cover & let rise in warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
Punch dough down, and knead on lightly floured surface for about 2 minutes. Divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in 2 greased loaf pans. Cover & let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until done. Remove & cool on wire rack.