Perfect White Bread
By revan155
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Ingredients
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 cups scalded milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon shortening or butter
- 5 3/4 to 6 1/4 cups flour
Details
Level of difficulty Average
Cooking time 35mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare yeast with warm water according to package directions.
Step 2
Combine scalded milk, sugar, salt, and butter/shortening in a large bowl. Cool to lukewarm.
Step 3
Stir in 2 cups flour, beat well, add yeast, and mix.
Step 4
Add enough remaining flour to make a moderately stiff dough.
Step 5
Knead until smooth (8 to 10 minutes).
Step 6
Shape in a ball and place in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to grease surface. Cover and place in a warm place until double in size.
Step 7
Punch down the dough, and cut into two portions. Shape into loaves and allow size to double again.
Step 8
Cut a couple of lines into the top of each loaf if desired. Bake at 400 degrees for 35 minutes or until done.
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