Simple Bread

Name: Simple Bread
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. warm water; 2 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/2 c. instant nonfat dry milk; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 1 1/4 Tbsp. salt; 1/3 c. cooking oil or shortening; 7 to 7 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

7 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. warm water
2 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 c. instant nonfat dry milk
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 1/4 Tbsp. salt
1/3 c. cooking oil or shortening
7 to 7 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375°.
2

Measure water into large mixer bowl. Sprinkle yeast over water.
3

Add dry milk, sugar, salt, oil and about 3 1/4 cups of flour to make a thick batter.
4

Blend well. Beat 3 minutes at medium speed of mixer.
5

By hand, gradually add remaining flour to form a very stiff dough.
6

Toss dough on floured surface until no longer sticky.
7

Knead until smooth 1 to 2 minutes.
8

May need to add more flour.