Easy Homemade White Bread

Directions

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   1. In a KitchenAid mixer (or large mixing bowl), dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water.
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   2. In another bowl, combine flour and salt.
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   3. Add 2 cups of flour mixture and margarine to yeast mixture.
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   4. Stir slowly until combined.
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   5. Add 1/2 cup of flour at a time, while stirring slowly, allowing to combine thoroughly after each addition.
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   6. After all flour has been added and dough pulls from the sides, knead for 8 minutes.
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   7. Remove from bowl and oil. Place dough in bowl and roll it in oil to coat.
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   8. Cover with a cloth and allow to rise for about 1 hour, till dobuled.
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   9. Deflate the dough and roll it around on a lightly floured surface.
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    10. Divide the dough into 2 equal halves and roll into loaves.
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    11. Place each loaf in a greased dough pan.
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    12. Cover and allow to rise for another 40 minutes, or doubled.
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    13. Meanwhile preheat oven to 425°F.
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    14. Lower temperature to 375°F and bake for 25 minutes.
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    15. Remove from oven, coat the tops with margarine and return to oven.
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    16. Bake for another 5 minutes.
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    17. Enjoy topped with a little butter, honey or jam.