Top-choice White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Directions In large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast, and salt.
2. 2
   Heat water, milk, and butter until very warm (120 to 130oF); stir into dry ingredients.
3. 3
   Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally.
4. 4
   Stir in 1 cup flour; beat at high speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
5. 5
   Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough.
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   Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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   Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
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   Divide dough in half.
9. 9
   Roll each half to 12 x 7-inch rectangle.
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    Beginning at short end of each rectangle, roll up tightly as for jelly roll.
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    Pinch seams and ends to seal.
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    Place, seam sides down, in greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pans.
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    Cover; let rise in warm, draft free place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
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    Bake at 400oF for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
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    Remove from pans; cool on wire rack.
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    To Make Whole Wheat Bread: Substitute 2 cups whole wheat flour for part of all-purpose flour.