Perfect White Bread

Name: Perfect White Bread
Ingredients: 2 c. milk, scalded; 1 Tbsp. shortening; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 2 tsp. salt; 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/4 c. lukewarm water; 5 3/4 to 6 1/4 c. sifted flour

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 c. milk, scalded
1 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. lukewarm water
5 3/4 to 6 1/4 c. sifted flour

Directions

1

Combine milk, shortening, sugar and salt.
2

Cool to lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast in lukewarm water; stir to dissolve.
3

Add yeast and 2 cups flour to milk mixture.
4

Beat with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes, or beat with spoon until batter is smooth.
5

Gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough that leaves the side of the bowl.
6

Turn out onto floured surface; knead until smooth and satiny, about 10 minutes. Place dough in lightly greased bowl; turn over to grease top. Cover; let rise in warm place until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.