White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 3 cups flour, salt, sugar and yeast; blend well.
2. 2
   Heat water and margarine to 125°.
3. 3
   Add water to flour and blend until moist.
4. 4
   Beat 3 minutes on medium.
5. 5
   By hand, stir in 4 1/2 to 5 cups flour until dough pulls clean.
6. 6
   Knead in 1/2 to 1 cup flour until elastic, about 12 minutes.
7. 7
   Place dough in greased bowl with plastic wrap and towel.
8. 8
   Let rise until double in size (1 hour). Punch down to remove air.
9. 9
   Shape into ball and rest covered 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Shape into loaves and let rest 45 minutes.
11. 11
    Bake at 375° for 40 to 50 minutes.