Buttermilk Yeast Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 2
2. 2
   cups flour, the sugar, salt, baking soda and yeast in large
3. 3
   bowl.
4. 4
   Heat
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   buttermilk,
6. 6
   water and margarine until warm and add to the dry ingredients.
7. 7
   Beat with electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Add 1 cup flour and beat on high speed
9. 9
   for another
10. 10
    2 minutes.
11. 11
    Add 3 or more cups of flour to make
12. 12
    a
13. 13
    soft
14. 14
    dough.
15. 15
    Knead about 5 minutes.
16. 16
    Put in greased bowl; cover and let rise until double.
17. 17
    Punch down and shape into 2 loaves.
18. 18
    Cover and let rise.
19. 19
    Bake at 350° for 35 to 45 minutes.