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Homemade Bread
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1 package (2 ounces) compressed yeast cake, crumbled
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups warm water (80° to 90°), divided
6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/3 cup shortening, butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon salt
Melted butter or margarine
In a 4-qt. 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 6-24 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 5-8 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 an 11-in. x 7-in. 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-in. x 4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until
doubled, about 1 hour. Carefully brush breads with melted butter. Bake at
400° until golden brown, about 35-40 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on a
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