Delicious White Bread

Name: Delicious White Bread
Ingredients: 5 to 6 c. all-purpose flour; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 2 tsp. salt; 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 2 c. water; 1/4 c. oil or shortening; 1 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

5 to 6 c. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 pkg. active dry yeast
2 c. water
1/4 c. oil or shortening
1 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted

Directions

1

In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast; blend well.
2

In small saucepan, heat water and oil until very warm (120° to 130°).
3

Add warm liquid to flour mixture.
4

Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
5

By hand, stir in an additional 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour until dough pulls cleanly away from sides of bowl.
6

On floured surface, knead in 1/2 to 1 cup flour until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place dough in greased bowl; cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel.