Old Fashioned White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle dry yeast into the warm water.
2. 2
   Let stand a few minutes, then stir until dissolved.
3. 3
   Pour hot milk over butter, sugar and salt.
4. 4
   Cool to lukewarm and add yeast and 3 cups of flour.
5. 5
   Beat well.
6. 6
   Add remaining flour and mix well.
7. 7
   Turn out onto floured board and knead until smooth and satiny.
8. 8
   Put into a greased bowl; turn once.
9. 9
   Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
10. 10
    Punch down.