Homemade Bread
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My husband recalls that on more than one occasion while he was growing up, he stayed home from school sick, napped on the couch and woke to the aroma of his mother's freshly baked bread. That's enough to make anyone feel better!
—Denise Baumert
Jameson, Maryland
SERVINGS: 32
CATEGORY: Breads
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups warm water (105° to 115°)
- 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
- 2/3 cup powdered milk
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
Directions:
In a large bowl, stir together warm water and yeast. Let stand until dissolved. Stir in milk, butter, sugar, salt and enough flour to form a stiff dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 to 12 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 down and divide in half. Shape into two loaves and place in greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 2 loaves.