White Bread

Name: White Bread
Ingredients: 1 pkg. dry yeast; 1/4 c. warm water; 1 c. milk; 1 c. hot water; 2 Tbsp. shortening; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 2 1/2 tsp. salt; 6 c. flour approximately

8 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 pkg. dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 c. milk
1 c. hot water
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. salt
6 c. flour approximately

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine milk, 1 cup water, shortening, sugar and salt.
2

Mix well.
3

Add yeast, dissolved in 1/4 cup water and 1/2 of the flour.
4

Beat for 1 minute.
5

Add enough additional flour to make a soft dough.
6

Knead until smooth and elastic with bubbles under the surface (10 to 12 minutes).
7

Place in greased bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
8

Punch down, cover and let rise again until doubled.
9

Shape into two loaves and place in greased loaf pans.
10

Grease top of loaves lightly.
11

Cover.
12

Let rise.
13

Bake 375° for 30 to 40 minutes.