Homemade Bread
Homemade Bread is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 1 (2 oz.) pkg. compressed yeast cake, crumbled, 1 tsp. sugar, 2 c. warm water (80~ to 90~), divided, 6 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, divided and 1/3 c. shortening, butter or margarine, softened, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Packed with nutrients and delicious flavors.
In a 4-quart mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup water.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Add remaining water and 3 cups flour.
Beat until smooth, about 100 strokes.
Cover with plastic wrap for 6 to 24 hours.
Add shortening and salt.
By hand, stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
Knead on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 5 to 8 minutes.
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down.
Divide into 2 parts.
On a lightly floured surface, roll or pat dough into a 7 x 11-inch rectangle.
Place smooth side of dough down.
Roll up tightly, starting from the short side.
Pinch edges and ends to seal.
Place in greased 8 x 4-inch bread pans.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Carefully brush breads with melted butter.
Bake at 400Β° until golden brown, about 35 to 40 minutes.
Remove from pans and cool on a wire rack.
Yield: 2 loaves.
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