White Loaf Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Heat milk to boiling, stir in sugar, salt and margarine.
2. 2
   Cool to lukewarm.
3. 3
   Pour warm water into 3-quart bowl and sprinkle in yeast; stir until dissolved.
4. 4
   Add lukewarm milk mixture and 3 cups flour and beat until smooth;
5. 5
   add remainder of flour to make soft dough.
6. 6
   Turn out on lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic.
7. 7
   Place in greased bowl and brush top with melted margarine.
8. 8
   Cover and let rise in warm place until double in bulk, about 2 hours.
9. 9
   Punch down.
10. 10
    Turn out on lightly floured board and divide in half.
11. 11
    Form each into a smooth ball.
12. 12
    Place in greased loaf pans; cover and let rise 2 hours.
13. 13
    Bake at 400° about 50 minutes.