Cool Rise White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse a large bowl with warm water before using (water should be warm on wrist).
2. 2
   Sprinkle yeast into 1/2 cup warm water in bowl until dissolved.
3. 3
   Add milk, sugar, salt and margarine.
4. 4
   Stir in 2 cups of flour and beat with rotary beater until smooth (1 minute). Add remaining flour to make a soft dough which leaves sides of bowl.
5. 5
   Turn out on a floured board and knead until smooth and elastic (about 5 to 10 minutes).
6. 6
   Cover with plastic wrap, then a towel and let rest for 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Punch down.
8. 8
   Divide in half. Roll with a rolling pin each portion to an 8 x 12-inch rectangle. Roll longways towards you, sealing in the sides.
9. 9
   Place in 2 greased loaf pans (8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 5/8-inch).
10. 10
    Brush dough with oil.
11. 11
    Cover pans with wax paper for 2 to 24 hours in refrigerator. Let stand 10 minutes at room temperature.
12. 12
    Punch air bubbles.
13. 13
    Bake at 400° for 30 to 40 minutes.
14. 14
    Remove and brush with butter.