Successes in the kitchen are few and far between for me so I feel the need to share a good recipe when I find one. :) This one has quickly become a family favorite for us.
>> 5 3/4 to 6 1/4 cups all purpose flour
>> 1 package (equivalent to 2 1/2 tsp) active dry yeast
>> 2 1/4 cups milk or buttermilk
>> 2 tablespoons sugar
>> 1 tablespoon butter, margarine, or shortening
>> 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups flour and the yeast and set aside. In a saucepan, heat and stir milk, sugar, butter, and salt until warm (120-130 degrees). Add milk mixture to flour mixture and beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, stir in as much of the remaining flour as possible.
2. Knead dough for about 7 minutes, adding in as much of the remaining flour as possible. Shape into a ball and place in a greased bowl, covered, and let rise for 1 hour.
3. Punch dough down and divide in two. Cover, let rest 10 minutes.
4. Shape each half of dough into a loaf and place in prepared greased loaf pans. Cover and let rise another 30 minutes.
5. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 35 minutes. For the last 10 minutes of baking, I cover the bread with tin foil to keep it from getting too dark. Remove immediately from pans and cool on a wire rack. Slap some butter on a warm slice and you'll be in heaven! ENJOY!
Rick JUST bought me a bottle of yeast because I've been wanting to bake bread - YAY for a recipe that's been tested and approved! Thank you for sharing!
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