Serbian Bread

Name: Serbian Bread
Ingredients: 2 pkg. dry yeast ( or 1 large fresh cake yeast); 2 c. lukewarm water; 1/4 c. oil or soft Crisco; 1/4 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 6 to 7 c. bread flour (enough to make a soft dough)

6 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 pkg. dry yeast ( or 1 large fresh cake yeast)
2 c. lukewarm water
1/4 c. oil or soft Crisco
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
6 to 7 c. bread flour (enough to make a soft dough)

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
2

Add oil or shortening.
3

Add sugar, salt and gradually add flour until it forms a soft dough. Knead mixture until smooth and elastic; turn into lightly oiled bowl.
4

Cover and allow to rise 1 1/2 hours.
5

Punch down; form into 2 loaves, in bread pans or one large loaf and place in greased pans.
6

Place loaves in middle of preheated 400° oven and bake 10 minutes, then reduce to 350° and bake 20 to 25 minutes or until nicely browned.
7

Remove onto cooling rack.