4H WINNING WHITE BREAD (NON BREAD MACHINE)

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I have made this bread for many years. The recipe comes from and old book, over 25 years ago, The cover has left the book, but I believe it was called Ohio State Fair 4H Winning Recipes or something like this. My SIL wanted a hand made bread recipe. I search along time though my cookbook collection to find it. Thought I would post it to perserve it. I haven't made it in a long long time. This was my go to recipe before the invention of bread machines. I will have to take the time to make it again soon. This recipe has never failed me.Most and so tasty..

Provided by RogerOH

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 3h

Yield 2 loafs

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 1/2-6 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (bread flour won't work)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 (1/4 ounce) package dry active yeast
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons margarine (I use unsalted butter)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl thoroughly mix 2 cups of flour, sugar,salt and undissolved Yeast.
  • Combine water, milk and margarine in a sauce pan. Heat over low heat until liquids are warm. (margarine does not need to be melted).
  • Gradually add to dry mixture and beat 2 minutes with a mixer, at medium speed scrapping the sides of the bowl.
  • Stir in enough of the remainig flour to make a soft dough.
  • Turn dough out on a lightly foured board and kneed until elastic and smooth. About 8 minutes.
  • Place in a greased bowl. Turn dough over and cover. Let rise in a warm place intil doubled. About 1 hour.
  • Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured board. Cover and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf.
  • Place each half in a greased 8 1/3 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 inch loaf pan.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled. About 1 hour.
  • Bake in 400F oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove from pan and let cool on a wire rack.

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