Homemade white bread

Homemade white bread

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 2/3 c
• salt - 2 tsp
• egg - 1 item
• plain flour - 7 c
• yeast - 1 pkg
• lukewarm water - 1/4 c
• sweet milk
• shortening or margarine - 1/2 c

How to make homemade white bread:

Scald milk; stir in shortening, sugar and salt. Put 5 1/2 cups flour in mixing bowl. In center, place egg. Add yeast which has been dissolved in lukewarm water. Stir in the milk mixture and stir until smooth; this will make a stiff batter. Cover with a damp cloth. Set in a warm place and let rise for 2 hours or until double in bulk. Punch down. Using the rest of the flour, turn onto a floured board and knead until firm, smooth and elastic. Shape into 3 loaves or buns. Cover; let rise for 1 1/2 hours. Bake at 350° for around 40 minutes.

Recipe categories: Breads, Grains, Yeast breads.