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Home-Style Yeast Bread

 Home-Style Yeast Bread
Everyone likes the tender texture and slightly sweet taste of this homemade bread. When I'm in the mood to bake, I usually double the recipe and share loaves with friends. The dough also makes lovely rolls. -Launa Shoemaker, Midland City, Alabama
48 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
  • 2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 7 to 8 cups bread flour

Directions

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, butter,
  • salt, eggs and 4 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough
  • remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about
  • 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface. Divide into thirds.
  • Shape into loaves and place in three greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf
  • pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from
  • pans to wire racks to cool. Yield: 3 loaves.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 95 calories,

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Home-Style Yeast Bread (continued)

Nutrition Facts: 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 96 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.