White Batter Bread

Name: White Batter Bread
Ingredients: 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 1 1/2 c. warm (not hot) water (105~ to 115~); 2 Tbsp. soft shortening; 2 tsp. salt; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 3 c. sifted all-purpose flour

6 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1 1/2 c. warm (not hot) water (105~ to 115~)
2 Tbsp. soft shortening
2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 c. sifted all-purpose flour

Directions

1

Sprinkle yeast on warm water.
2

Stir until dissolved.
3

Add shortening, salt, sugar and 1 1/2 cups of the flour.
4

Beat 2 minutes, using medium speed on electric mixer or 300 vigorous strokes by hand.
5

Scrape sides and bottom of bowl frequently.
6

Add remaining flour; blend in with spoon until smooth.
7

Scrape batter from sides of bowl.
8

Cover; let rise in warm place, free from draft, until doubled, about 30 minutes.
9

Spread batter evenly in greased loaf pan.
10

Batter will be sticky.
11

Let rise in warm place until batter reaches within 1-inch of top of pan, about 40 minutes.
12

Bake in moderate oven (375°) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until brown.
13

Test to see if it's done by tapping top of crust; it should sound hollow.
14

Remove from pan at once.
15

Brush top with melted butter or margarine.
16

Cool on rack.