Cracklin' Pepper Bread

Name: Cracklin' Pepper Bread
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. milk; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1 stick margarine; 3/4 c. warm water (105~ to 115~); 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 1 egg; 7 to 7 1/2 c. unsifted flour; 1 lb. salt pork, diced; 1/2 tsp. black pepper

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. milk
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1 stick margarine
3/4 c. warm water (105~ to 115~)
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1 egg
7 to 7 1/2 c. unsifted flour
1 lb. salt pork, diced
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Directions

1

Scald milk; stir in sugar, salt and margarine; cool to lukewarm.
2

Pour warm water into large, warm bowl.
3

Add yeast, stirring until dissolved.
4

Add lukewarm milk mixture, egg and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth.
5

Add enough additional flour to form a stiff dough.
6

Turn out onto lightly floured board; knead until smooth and elastic (8 to 10 minutes).
7

Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease top.
8

Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled in bulk (about 1 hour).