Adobe Oven Bread

Name: Adobe Oven Bread
Ingredients: 1 package dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water (105° to 115°); 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening, melted; 2 1/4 teaspoons salt; 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 2 cups water

6 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 package dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (105° to 115°)
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening, melted
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
6 1/2 to 7 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups water

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl, stirring well. Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly. Stir in shortening and salt. Add 6 cups flour alternately with 2 cups water, beginning and ending with flour. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Shape into a ball.
2

Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
3

Punch dough down; turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead 6 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Cover and let dough rest 10 minutes.
4

Divide dough in half, and shape each into a loaf. Place in 2 greased 8 1/2- x 4 1/2- x 3-inch loaf pans. Cover and repeat rising procedure 20 minutes. Cut 2 diagonal slashes, 3/4-inch deep, in top of each loaf. Bake at 400° for 50 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped. Remove bread from pans immediately; cool on wire racks.