Recipe for Communion Bread

Recipe for Altar Bread

1 ½ cups whole wheat flour

½ cup white flour

3/4 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

2 heaping tbsp shortening

3/4 cup water – heated

3 tbsp honey – melting in the hot water

Blend dry ingredients. Add shortening – cut in fine. Add water and honey. Gather together and knead to make smooth. Roll to 1/4 inch thickness and cut 5 or 6, 5-inch circles. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet and mark a cross on each one with a knife. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 – 12 minutes. Cool and wrap or bag.