White Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Measure 6 cups flour.
2. 2
   Heat milk in small saucepan over low heat until bubbles appear around the edge.
3. 3
   Remove from heat; add butter and salt.
4. 4
   Cool until lukewarm.
5. 5
   Pour warm water into large bowl, sprinkle with yeast and stir until dissolved.
6. 6
   Stir in milk. Add 3 cups flour and beat until smooth.
7. 7
   Gradually stir in just enough of remaining flour to make soft dough, scraping bowl occasionally.
8. 8
   Turn out onto floured board and knead 8 to 10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic, adding additional flour to board as needed to prevent dough from sticking.
9. 9
   Shape dough into ball and place in greased bowl.
10. 10
    Turn on to bring greased side up.
11. 11
    Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in warm place until double in bulk, about 1 hour.
12. 12
    Punch down and turn out onto a lightly floured board.
13. 13
    Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
14. 14
    Divide dough in half and shape into 2 loaves.
15. 15
    Place in 2 greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans.
16. 16
    Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
17. 17
    Bake in a preheated 400° oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until done.
18. 18
    Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.
19. 19
    Makes 2 loaves.