Buttermilk Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Grease two 8 x 4-inch or 9 x 5-inch loaf pans.
2. 2
   Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
3. 3
   In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and yeast; blend well.
4. 4
   In small saucepan, heat buttermilk, water and 1/2 cup margarine until very warm (120° to 130°).
5. 5
   (Mixture will look curdled).
6. 6
   Add warm liquid to flour mixture.
7. 7
   Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
8. 8
   Stir in an additional 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour until dough pulls cleanly away from sides of bowl.
9. 9
   On floured surface, knead in 1/2 to 1 cup flour until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Place dough in greased bowl; cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel.
11. 11
    Let rise in warm place (80° to 85°) until light and doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes.