This is the best bread recipe I have found so far that makes everyone happy! Its from the Joy of Cooking and its called White Bread Plus. I use whole wheat flour even though it calls for white and it turns out wonderfully!
Makes 3 5x9 loaves or 36 buns or a combination of both.
In a large mixer bowl, mix together:
3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 TBSP. salt
1 pkg. active dry yeast
Combine:
2 1/2 cups 120- 130 degree water
1/2 cup lard or shortening (I use olive oil margarine)
The shortening does not have to melt. Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Add to make a thick batter:
1 beaten egg
1 cup flour
Beat 1/2 minute at low speed then at high speed for 3 minutes. Stir in to make a soft dough:
3 to 4 cups flour
Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.(This is where the kitchen mixer with the dough hook comes in really handy and saves your elbows!) Allow the bread to rise once in the mixing bowl and once in the baking pan. To bake, place loaves in a cold oven. Turn the heat to 400 degrees. After 15 minutes, reduce heat to 375 and bake 25 minutes longer. (Test for doneness by tapping on the bottom of the loaves. They are done if they sound hollow.) Remove loaves from the pans and cool on a rack before storing.
If you are interested in making your own bread, this one is delicious and easy especially if you have a kitchen mixer that does the work for you! Enjoy and Happy Easter!
Makes 3 5x9 loaves or 36 buns or a combination of both.
In a large mixer bowl, mix together:
3 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 TBSP. salt
1 pkg. active dry yeast
Combine:
2 1/2 cups 120- 130 degree water
1/2 cup lard or shortening (I use olive oil margarine)
The shortening does not have to melt. Gradually add to dry ingredients and beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Add to make a thick batter:
1 beaten egg
1 cup flour
Beat 1/2 minute at low speed then at high speed for 3 minutes. Stir in to make a soft dough:
3 to 4 cups flour
Turn out onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.(This is where the kitchen mixer with the dough hook comes in really handy and saves your elbows!) Allow the bread to rise once in the mixing bowl and once in the baking pan. To bake, place loaves in a cold oven. Turn the heat to 400 degrees. After 15 minutes, reduce heat to 375 and bake 25 minutes longer. (Test for doneness by tapping on the bottom of the loaves. They are done if they sound hollow.) Remove loaves from the pans and cool on a rack before storing.
If you are interested in making your own bread, this one is delicious and easy especially if you have a kitchen mixer that does the work for you! Enjoy and Happy Easter!
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