Homemade Bread

Name: Homemade Bread
Ingredients: 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 4 1/2 c. warm water (110~ to 115~); 6 Tbsp. sugar; 2 Tbsp. salt; 1/4 c. shortening, melted and cooled; 12 to 12 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

6 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. active dry yeast
4 1/2 c. warm water (110~ to 115~)
6 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. salt
1/4 c. shortening, melted and cooled
12 to 12 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

Directions

1

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
2

Add sugar, salt and shortening.
3

Stir until dissolved.
4

Add half the flour; beat until smooth.
5

Mix in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough that does not stick to sides of bowl.
6

Turn onto floured surface.
7

Knead 8 to 10 minutes.
8

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
9

Cover and allow to rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
10

Punch down dough.
11

Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
12

Divide dough into 4 parts.
13

Shape into loaves.
14

Place in greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch pans.
15

Let rise until doubled, about 30 to 35 minutes.
16

Remove from pans and cool on wire racks.