Easy Recipe White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Mix thoroughly 3 cups of flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
2. 2
   Add the butter.
3. 3
   Gradually add the water.
4. 4
   Beat 2 minutes with a mixer on medium speed.
5. 5
   Add 1/2 cup of flour and beat 2 minutes on high. Stir in enough additional flour to make a stiff dough.
6. 6
   Turn onto a floured board and knead 10 to 12 minutes until smooth and elastic.
7. 7
   Cover with plastic wrap and a towel and let set for 20 minutes.
8. 8
   Divide in half and shape into loaves.
9. 9
   Put into buttered loaf pans.
10. 10
    Brush tops of the loaves with oil.
11. 11
    Cover with plastic wrap and a towel and refrigerate 2 to 12 hours (rises in the refrigerator).
12. 12
    Remove from the refrigerator and let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes.
13. 13
    Bake at 400° for 35 to 40 minutes or until it sounds hollow when tapped.
14. 14
    Makes 2 loaves.