CLASSIC WHITE BREAD

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I just took this out of the oven no more than 5 minutes ago, and the house smells wonderful. I am eating a thick slice slathered with butter right now, and I am loving it. I will definitely use this recipe again.

Provided by cellogirl2

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water
2 2/3 cups warm water
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
9 -10 cups all-purpose flour
soft butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in 3/4 cup warm water. Stir in 2 2/3 cups warm water, sugar, salt, shortening and 5 cups of the flour.
  • Beat until smooth.
  • Mix in enough remaining flour to make dough easy to handle.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured board; knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  • Place in greased bowl; turn greased side up.
  • Cover; let rise in warm place until double, about 1 hour (dough is ready if impression remains).
  • Punch dough down; divide in half.
  • Roll each half into rectangle, 18 x 9 inches.
  • Roll up, beginning at short side.
  • With side of hand, press each end to seal.
  • Fold ends under loaf.
  • Place seam side down in greased loaf pan, 9 x 5 x 3 inches (or three 8.5 x 4.5 x 2 inch loaf pans).
  • Brush loaves lightly with butter.
  • Let rise until double, about 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 425.
  • Place loaves on low rack so that top of pans are in center of oven.
  • Pans should not touch each other or sides of oven.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until deep golden brown and loaves sound hollow when tapped.
  • Remove from pans immediately.
  • Brush loaves with soft butter; cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2343.2, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Sodium 3516.5, Carbohydrate 457.9, Fiber 17.6, Sugar 26.5, Protein 61.8

Carmelo Sierra
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This bread is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always perfect. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Md Saddam Hossain Bhuiyan
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I've been making this bread for years and it's always a winner. It's the perfect bread for sandwiches, toast, or just eating plain.


Muhi Uddin
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This is the perfect recipe for a beginner baker. It's simple, straightforward, and the results are delicious.


Hassan Fathia
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy enough for me to follow. The bread turned out great!


Ruth John
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This bread is a staple in my household. We make it every week and it's always a hit.


BIPU FF
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to follow and the bread always turns out delicious.


Zeeshan Ramzan
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This is the best white bread recipe I've ever tried. It's so simple to make and the results are always perfect.


Murray Visconti
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bread turned out great! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing.


Troy Morris
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This bread is delicious! The crust is crispy and the inside is soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Aklima Sweety
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the bread always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


YGO Locals
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This recipe is a classic for a reason! The bread turned out light, fluffy, and perfectly golden brown. It was the perfect addition to our dinner table.


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