Big Batch Homemade Bread

Name: Big Batch Homemade Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 loaves.
Ingredients: 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 canola oil; 12 to 12-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + rising Bake: 30 min. YIELD: 4 loaves.

"WE BAKED at least two batches of bread each week for our family of six. We also spent hours (or so it seemed) churning the butter to spread on it, which we especially loved to do while it was still warm. Fried chicken never tasted quite as good without homemade bread-and-butter sandwiches."

Ingredients

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 canola oil
12 to 12-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided

Directions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, salt and oil; stir until dissolved. Add half the flour; beat until smooth. Stir 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.
2. Divide dough into four parts and shape into loaves. Place in four greased 9x5-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.
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Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 93 calories, 1g fat, 0 cholesterol, 70mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate, 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

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