Yeast Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together 2 cups flour and yeast.
2. 2
   Heat milk, water, sugar, 2 tablespoons oil and salt over low heat only until warm, stirring to blend. Add liquid ingredients to flour-yeast mixture and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes on medium speed with electric mixer or 300 strokes by hand.
3. 3
   Add 1 cup flour and beat 1 minute on medium speed or 150 strokes by hand. Stir in more flour to make a moderately stiff dough.
4. 4
   Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and satiny, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap.
5. 5
   Let rest 20 minutes.