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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 packages dry yeast |
1/4 cup warm water (105° to 115°) |
2 cups milk |
1/2 cup shortening |
1/4 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt |
2 cups water |
9 to 11 cups sifted bread flour |
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water, stirring well; let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
2. Scald milk; add shortening, sugar, and salt, stirring until shortening is melted. Add water; let cool until mixture is lukewarm (105° to 115°). Stir in dissolved yeast. Gradually stir in enough flour to make a soft dough.
3. Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface, and knead 8 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
4. Punch dough down; turn out onto a floured surface. Divide into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a smooth ball. Cover; let rest 10 minutes.
5. Shape each portion into a loaf; place in 4 greased 8 1/2- x 4 1/2- x 2 1/2-inch loaf pans. Cover and repeat rising procedure 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 375° for 35 minutes or until loaves sound hollow when tapped. Remove bread from pans immediately; cool on wire racks.
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