Easy Bread Squares

Name: Easy Bread Squares
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°); 2 tablespoons shortening; Melted butter

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups warm water (120° to 130°)
2 tablespoons shortening
Melted butter

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Add water and shortening. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in remaining flour (batter will be stiff). Do not knead. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
2

Stir dough down. Spread evenly into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes.
3

Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Brush with melted butter. Cut into squares.