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Homemade Bread
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2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
4-1/2 cups warm water (110° to 115°)
6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons salt
1/4 cup shortening, melted and cooled
12 to 12-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, salt and shortening;
stir until dissolved. Add half the flour; beat until smooth and the batter sheets
with a spoon. Mix in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough that cleans the
bowl. Turn onto a floured surface. Knead 8-10 minutes or until smooth and
elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and allow to
rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. Punch dough down. Cover
and let rise again for 30 minutes. Divide dough into four parts and shape into
loaves. Place in four greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Cover and let rise in a
warm place until doubled, about 30-45 minutes. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes
or until golden brown. Remove from pans and allow to cool on wire racks. If
Cooking for Two: Wrap and freeze whole or sliced breads.
Yield: 4 loaves.
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