Easy Homemade Stuffing

Directions

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   Heat water between 105-115°F.
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   I use water out of the tap, and let it run until I just can't keep my hand under any longer!
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   Dissolve yeast in water in a large mixing bowl.
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   Stir in sugar, oil and salt.
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   Stir in 2 cups flour until smooth.
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   Cover with a dish cloth and set in a warm place to rise for 15 min or until double in size.
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   Stir down and add spices; stir.
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   Add 2 1/2 cups flour, and stir to combine.
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   Place 1/2 cup flour on your clean dry kneading surface.
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    Turn dough onto surface and knead until most of the flour is worked in, or to a nice smooth consistency, 3-8 minutes.
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    Cut in half and form into 2 loaves.
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    Place in loaf pans sprayed with oil.
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    Allow to rise, covered, for 20 min or until doubled in size.
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    Bake at 425°F, or until it is lightly browned and sounds hollow when tapped on top.
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    Take out of pans immediately and allow to cool.
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    When cool, cut into slices, and cubes.
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    Put on a baking sheet.
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    Bake at 300°F for 1 hr or until lightly browned.
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    Stir occasionally.
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    Store in airtight container until you are ready to use.
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    To make stuffing: 4 cups croutons to 1 cup water, 1-2 bouillon cubes, and 1-4 T margarine.
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    This recipe makes 12 cups croutons, or there about, so if you are making the whole recipe, triple the liquids.
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    You may add extra water if it isn't moist enough.